Sierra Sweater by Julee O'Maelmacasa

Sierra Sweater

Knitting
August 2019
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch knit in round with US 10 (6mm) or needles required to obtain gauge
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
600 - 1050 yards (549 - 960 m)
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
English
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I wanted a comfortable and beautiful sweater I could add to my wardrobe to dress up my drab clothing. This piece definitely fits the bill! It’s perfect for layering over shirts and dresses on cool spring days or summer nights. 

This cropped sweater design is worked seamless from the top down. It has a wide scoop neck and ¾ length sleeves. This sweater is meant to be worn with 1-3”/2.5-7.5cm of positive ease.

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
Size 1 (S): 33”/83 cm
Size 2 (M): 37”/93 cm
Size 3 (L): 41”/103 cm
Size 4 (XL): 44”/110 cm
Size 5 (2XL): 48”/120 cm
Size 6 (3XL): 52”/130 cm
Size 7 (4XL): 56”/140 cm
Size 8 (5XL): 60”/150 cm

YARN
Madelinetosh Vintage (Worsted Weight (4); Pure Merino Wool; 100g/230 yards/210m).
3 (4, 5, 5) (5, 5, 5, 6)  skeins. 
Color used: Star Scatter.

For sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
600 yards (750, 800, 850) (900, 950, 1000, 1050 yards)
55o m (680, 730m, 780) (820, 870 920, 970m)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main body: US 10 (6 mm) circular needles, 24” (61 cm) or longer as preferred for circular knitting.
Sleeves: US 10 (6 mm) preferred needles for small circumference knitting (magic loop or DPNs).
Ribbing: US 8 (5 mm) circular needles, 24” (61 cm) or longer as preferred for circular knitting.
Ribbing for Sleeves: US 8 (5 mm) or smaller circular needles and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (magic loop or DPNs).

Please note Sizes 6, 7 & 8 were not test knitted. If you are interested in knitting these sizes and would like a copy of the pattern for free in exchange for feedback, please contact me directly on ravelry or email: juleehlee@gmail.com

Thank you to all my wonderful test knitters (akinderworld, lolotee, magmcgaw, amymmakes, seashellsoutback, titsev) for your patience and kindness with my first sweater pattern!