Spirit Lake by Kay Hopkins

Spirit Lake

Knitting
April 2022
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette on Larger needle after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
700 - 2220 yards (640 - 2030 m)
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) See below for msmts.
English
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Spirit Lake is a timeless V-neck pullover with a contemporary flair that is sure to become a wardrobe staple. This is a versatile top that can be worn as a summer tee or a long sleeve sweater and you can also choose between two colorwork striping options.
 
The stitch pattern in the textured color block in the body and long sleeves is a lot of fun (and easy) to do and depicts the water of Spirit Lake and the lava flow from the Mt. St. Helen’s eruption in 1980.
 
The V-neck edges are finished as the yoke is worked so there is no need for finishing work after the garment is done. Simply block it and weave in your ends!

Construction is top-down, totally seamless, and with high raglan sleeves that almost look like set-in sleeves but are easier to adjust for that perfect fit. Make the sleeves and body exactly the length that you want. The adjustable fit and angled hemline makes it a flattering pullover for many body types.

Spirit Lake will look great in any sport or light DK yarn that meets gauge and has good drape and stitch definition. This is an intermediate level pattern that could be accessible to an advanced beginner knitter.

Sizing is inclusive with intended ease of 3-6 inches / 7.5-15 cm at chest.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested. The pattern instructions are charted and written.

SIZING
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL). See measurements below.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 32.5(36, 38.5, 40.5, 43.5, 45.75)(48, 50.75, 56, 58.75, 64.5) inches / 82.5(91.5, 98, 103, 110.5, 116)(122, 129, 142, 149, 164) cm
Top is to be worn with 3-6 inches / 7.5-15 cm of ease. Choose a size 3-6 inches / 7.5-15 cm larger than your actual chest measurement.

YARN INFO
Samples shown in Shibui Knits Twig in colors White and Deep Water
and in Madeline Tosh Pashmina in colors Antler and Cousteau.

Any sport or light DK yarn will work that meets gauge and has good drape and stitch definition.

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
Short Sleeves:
MC
– 280(308, 344, 360, 400, 436)(456, 500, 548, 576, 632) yds / 250(280, 310, 330, 360, 400)(410, 460, 500, 520, 580) m.
CC – 420(462, 516, 540, 600, 654)(684, 750, 822, 864, 948) yds / 380(420, 470, 490, 550, 600)(620, 680, 750, 790, 860) m.

Long Sleeves:
MC
– 310(350, 380, 400, 450, 490)(510, 560, 610, 650, 710) yds / 280(320, 350, 360, 410, 450)(460, 510, 560, 590, 650) m.
CC– 670(730, 820, 850, 950, 1030)(1090, 1190, 1310, 1370, 1510) yds / 610(660, 750, 770, 860, 940)(990, 1080, 1190, 1250, 1370) m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used!

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Intermediate knitter. Accessible to advanced beginner with some experience in skills used.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, tracking increases separately for neck and raglan seams, German Short Rows (link to tutorial included), slip stitches.

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