Agnes Sweater by Sys Fredens

Agnes Sweater

Knitting
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1579 - 1974 yards (1444 - 1805 m)
XS (S) M (L)
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A simple basis sweater in one thread Alpaca Silk and one thread Kid Silk, knitted down up.
Agnes is so simple in its look that it suits any occasion.

It is soft and warm, and will quickly become a go-to sweater, you will use over and over again.

Pattern information:
The sweater is knit holding 2 strands of yarn together: 1 strand of Alpaca Silk and 1 strand of Kid Silk.
Where there is written only 1 number or measurement, it is the same for all sizes. The waist shaping is made with decreases and increases.
Stitches are bound off for the back and sleeve caps at the same time. Shoulders are worked independently and sewn together to the back piece afterwards.
All edges are finished with an icord.

Materials:

  • 4 (4) (5) 5 Alpaca Silk, color 22 &
  • 4 (4) (5) 5 Kid Silk, color 13
  • DPN and 32” Circular needles US 8 (5 mm)
  • 1 stitch holder

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L)

Finished Measurements:
Width: 16 1⁄2 (18) 19 1⁄2 (21 1⁄4) in
Length: 22 (23) 23 1⁄4 (23 1⁄2) in

Gauge:
Holding 2 strands together in stockinette:
18 sts per 4”
26 rnds per 4”

Abbreviations:
SSK: Slip, slip, knit.