Watch the full Late Checkout Sweater tutorial on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz5ZeNNt7Ak&t=489s

The Late Checkout sweater is a laid-back yet sophisticated knit that doesn’t compromise on comfort. It’s the sweater you’ll want to reach for when you want to feel cozy while still looking effortlessly put-together. The design keeps it simple, but the magic lies in how you combine your yarns. The sample is knit with three strands held together (though you can opt for two or four strands), giving you endless possibilities to mix shades and fibers for a one-of-a-kind look. It’s also the perfect chance to breathe new life into those yarns in your stash that you’ve grown tired of—blend them together to create something fresh and exciting!

This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down in Stockinette stitch, featuring dropped shoulders and an oversized fit. The collar, hem, and cuffs are finished with a clean and polished 2 x 2 rib, bound off with the Italian Bind-off for a professional touch.

Sizes:
XXS (XS, S) (M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 97.5 (107, 119) (130.5, 142.5, 154) (163.5, 173, 180, 192) cm / 38.5 (42, 46.75) (51.5, 56, 60.75) (64.5, 68, 71, 75.5)”.
Length from underarm to hem: 36.5 (37.5, 38.5) (38.5, 39.5, 40.5) (40.5, 41.5, 42.5, 42.5) cm / 14.5 (14.75,15.25) (15.25, 15.5, 16.0) (16, 16.5, 16.75, 16.75)”.
Sleeve length from underarm to hem: 49.5 cm / 19.5” (or, desired length).
Upper sleeve circumference: 33.5 (36, 38) (38, 41.5, 45.5) (45.5 ,47.5, 47.5, 51) cm / 13.25 (14.25,15) (15,16.5,18) (18,18.75, 18.75, 20.25)”.
Cuff circumference: 26 (28, 30) (30, 33, 36) (36, 38, 38, 41) cm / 10.25 (11, 11.75) (11.75,13, 14.25) (14.25,15, 15,16.25)”.

The Late Checkout sweater is designed to have about 20-30 cm / 8-12” positive ease for a relaxed fit. Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”.

Gauge:
17 sts x 25 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US8 needles, after blocking.
20 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in 2 x 2 rib on 3 mm / US2.5 needles, after blocking.

Needles:
3 mm / US2.5: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use Magic Loop technique).
5 mm / US8: circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, and circular needles 40 cm / 16” for sleeves or DPNs (or use Magic Loop technique).

Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Suggested yarn:
SUGGESTED Yarn:
The sweater is worked in a DK or Worsted weight yarn, and you can combine different yarn weights to create an interesting and unique fabric. For a thicker and more dense fabric choose option A, and for a lighter and more airy feel choose yarn option B or C.

OPTION A: 2 STRANDS (DK / Worsted + lace)
You can combine one strand of DK / worsted weight yarn together with one strand of lace weight yarn. You need approx:
800 (850, 950) (1000, 1050, 1100) (1150, 1200, 1250, 1300) m /
875 (930, 1040)(1095, 1150, 1200) (1255, 1310, 1365, 1420) yds of each yarn,
OR
1600 (1700, 1900) (2000, 2100, 2200) (2300, 2400, 2500, 2600) m /
1750 (1860, 2080) (2190, 2300, 2400) (2510, 2620, 2730, 2840) yds in total.

OPTION B: 3 STRANDS (combination of fingering and lace weight)
You can combine three strands of fingering or lace weight yarn together for a lighter and more airy fabric. You need approx:
1050 (1080, 1125) (1155, 1200, 1245) (1275, 1320, 1350, 1400) m /
1150 (1180, 1230) (1265, 1310, 1360) (1395, 1445, 1475, 1530) yds of each yarn
OR
3150 (3240, 3375) (3465, 3600, 3735) (3825, 3960, 4050, 4200) m/
3450 (3540, 3690) (3795, 3930, 4080) (4185, 4335, 4425, 4590) yds in total.

OPTION C: 4 STRANDS (combination of fingering and lace weight)
You can combine four strands of fingering or lace weight yarn together to create a soft fabric with some structure. You need approx:
810 (850, 900) (925, 940, 1000) (1025, 1050, 1075, 1100) m /
885 (930, 985) (1010, 1030, 1095)(1120, 1150, 1175, 1205) yds of each yarn
OR
3240 (3400, 3600) (3700, 3760, 4000) (4100, 4200, 4300, 4400) m /
3540 (3720, 3940) (4040, 4120, 4380) (4480, 4600, 4700, 4820) yds in total.

Samples knitted with yarns:
Dark grey sample (option B)
475 (500, 525) (535, 550, 575) (600, 615, 625, 650) g of Lang Baby Alpaca (100% alpaca - 170 m /180 yds / 50 g) in the color 719.0070 held double
together with
100 (110, 115) (115, 120, 125) (130, 135, 140, 145) g of Filcolana Tilia (75% kid mohair, 15% silk - 210 m / 220 yds/ 25 g) in the color Gray 0923.

Dark gray sample is worked by holding two strands of alpaca together with one strand of silk mohair.

Powder pink sample (option C):
210 (215, 225) (230, 240, 250) (255, 265, 270, 280) g of Knitting For Olive Merino (100% merino wool - 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g) in the color Soft Rose
together with
115 (120, 125) (130, 135, 140) (140, 145, 150, 155) g of Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk - 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in the color Cherry Blossom
together with
115 (120, 125) (130, 135, 140) (140, 145, 150, 155) g of Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in the color Poppy Rose
together with
115 (120, 125) (130, 135, 140) (140, 145, 150, 155) g of Krea Deluxe Silk Mohair (45% silk, 33% mohair, 22% baby alpaca - 240 m / 260 yds/ 20 g) in the color 8.

Powder pink sample is worked by holding one strand of merino together with three strands of silk mohair together.

Soft blue sample (option B):
205 (210, 225) (240, 250, 255) (270, 280, 290, 300) g of Knitting For Olive Merino (100% merino wool - 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g) in the color Soft Blue
together with
105 (105, 115) (120, 125, 130) (135, 140, 145, 150) g of Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk - 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in the color Soft Blue
together with
105 (105, 115) (120, 125, 130) (135, 140, 145, 150) g of Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in the color Ice Blue.

Soft blue sample is worked by holding one strand of merino and two strands of silk mohair together.