Latte Swirl Sweater by Amy Gunderson

Latte Swirl Sweater

Knitting
December 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
About 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" (81.5 [91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5] cm) bust circumference.
English

This sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down. The patterning around the yoke is designed to be reminiscent of those fancy swirls baristas make with milk foam atop espresso beverages. The combination of lace and cables makes these swirls pop in an unusual and organic fashion.

FINISHED SIZE
About 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)“ (81.5 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5 cm) bust circumference.
Garment shown measures 36” (91.5 cm), modeled with 2” (2.5 cm) of ease.

YARN
DK weight (#3 light).
Shown here: Fibra Natura Dona (100% extrafine superwash Merino wool; 126 yd 115 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #117 blackberry, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17) balls.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm): 16” (40 cm) circular (cir), set of double-pointed (dpn).
Size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 32” (80 cm) cir, set of dpn.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette st with larger needle after blocking.

NOTES
-The yoke increases are worked into the charted pattern. After the chart is completed, increases continue in raglan fashion.
-In the yoke section, when there are too many stitches to fit comfortably on the 16” (40 cm) circular needle, switch to longer needle.