The creation of the Aphrodite sweater embraces simplicity and mirrors the raglan style.

Commencing from the top and progressing in the round, the process initiates by using German rows to lower the neckline. As the sweater takes shape, the body expands through increases at the midpoint of the front and back.

Following this, the sweater is separated for sleeves, with increases seamlessly integrated within the sleeve markers. Simultaneously, the body of the sweater keeps getting wider. The sleeves have an uncomplicated yet attractive design all the way down.

Upon reaching the designated armhole length based on your size, the sleeve stitches are temporarily set aside. Underarm stitches are then incorporated on both sides, reuniting the front and back stitches to resume working in the round for the remaining length of the sweater. The finishing touch involves a 1x1 rib pattern for a finished look.

Skill level: easy/intermediate

Skills Necessary: knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, transferring stitches to stitch holder, casting on and binding off

Sizes

Bust circumference approx. S 88, M 93, L 104, XL 112, 2XL 127 Oversized fit with 25 -30 cm of ease. Featured in size M on a 93 cm / 36½” bust.

Suggested yarn

Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% Alpaca, 23% Silk), lace weight 25g = 140m (153 yds), colour 01 – off-white or any yarn that will match suggested gauge.

On the size S-M yarn consumption 840m/150g/6 skeins, add 1 extra skein for size L-XL, 2 extra skeins for 2XL – 3XL.

Required material: US 7 / 4.50 mm knitting needles, 8 markers (4 & 4) different colour, scrap yarn, tapestry needle, metric.

Gauge

16 stitches by 24 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 7 / 4.50 mm needles in stockinette stitch.
16 stitches (sts) / 10 cm = 1.6 sts in 1 cm and 24 rows / 10 cm = 2.4 rows in 1 cm.

To ensure the success of your knitting project, it is crucial that you create a 10x10 swatch and compare the gauge. If needed, make adjustments to your needles.

Tools:

A pair of 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles 40cm (16”) and 80cm (32”)
A pair of 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles and
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
Scissors

Knitting pattern:

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