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Ali’s Sock, Ali’s Tee (DK), Ali’s Tee (Fingering), Ali’s Sweater, Ali’s Sweater Light

Looking for the DK weight pattern? Ali’s Sweater

ABOUT
First there was Ali’s Sock, a design I came up with while trying to find the best way to show off a truly beautiful variegated skein of yarn from Ali, the designer behind Explorer Knits + Fibers. This design was followed by Ali’s Sweater, named after Ali herself, the artist that brought so many incredible and unique skeins to life. The original Ali’s Sweater was designed in DK weight yarn, and this version is the same design rethought & reworked for fingering weight yarn. I hope you enjoy knitting your own Ali’s Sweater Light!

SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9

Size 1 chest circumference: 36 inches | 90 cm
Size 2 chest circumference: 40 inches | 101 cm
Size 3 chest circumference: 44 inches | 111 cm
Size 4 chest circumference: 48 inches | 121 cm
Size 5 chest circumference: 52 inches | 131 cm
Size 6 chest circumference: 56 inches | 141 cm
Size 7 chest circumference: 60 inches | 151 cm
Size 8 chest circumference: 64 inches | 162 cm
Size 9 chest circumference: 68 inches | 172 cm

EASE
This sweater can fit however you like! I knit the sample to fit the intended wearer with 6 - 8 inches of positive ease. When selecting a size, I would encourage you to think about how you like things to fit your own body. If you like a closer-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 2 - 4 inches of positive ease. If you like a looser-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 8 - 10 inches of positive ease, or more!

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen. These are estimates based on testing.

Main Colour (Fingering weight)
YARDS: 1105, 1175, 1275 (1405, 1530, 1660) 1770, 1870, 2000
METERS: 1012, 1075, 1166 (1285, 1400, 1518) 1619, 1710, 1830

Contrast Colour (Fingering weight)
YARDS: 195, 205, 225 (245, 270, 290) 310, 330, 350
METERS: 180, 188, 206 (225, 247, 266) 284, 310, 320

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
use size needed to obtain gauge, these are the sizes I was able to obtain gauge with:

MAIN FABRIC: 4.0mm (US SIZE 6) circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

RIBBING: 3.0mm (US SIZE 2.5) circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
8 stitch marker, one that is different to act as a BOR marker
optional: blocking tools

GAUGE
24 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Stranded Colourwork (RS & WS)
German Short-Rows
Ribbing
Increasing & Decreasing
Tubular Bind-Off
Twisted German Cast-On

A massive thank you to all testers: achayden, Geemcv, Becky Heath, Kathrin K purlmonster, @_katie.knits_, WoolandWaves, enerchi, ruiknits, CrochetingRunner, @em_rob31, @BoldLipsCozyKnits, @a_knotty_mess, @CozyMageMakes, DelightKnits, mitchelleirani, @leece_andrew, @creation_miss_couture, maypuff & those who wish to remain uncredited ♥️