This sweater is worked in the round from the neck to the armholes, then stitches are placed on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked in the round to the bottom edge. When the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in the round to the cuff.

This listing is for the pattern only. After checkout, you will receive a digital copy of the pattern by email. 

If you would like to buy the full DIY Kit for this style, you can do so here.

MERINO NO. 5 VERSION

Pattern level: Intermediate

Sizes:  XS - 2X/3X

Materials:

• Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
• Size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32'' (80 cm) in length 
• Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32'' (80 cm) in length 

Note: for neck and sleeves you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32’’  (80 cm).  To avoid magic loop for sleeves and neck you can use an additional size US 19 (15 mm) 20’’ (50 cm) knitting needles.  

For the cuffs you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm).  To avoid magic loop for cuffs you will need to use an additional set of size US 17 (12 mm) double pointed needles (DPN’s).

Gauge: Stockinette on size US 19: 6.5 sts/4", 10 rows/4" (this sweater is knit in the round so your gauge swatch should also be knit in the round - usually knitting stockinette stitch in the round results in tighter tension since there are no purl rows).

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Shown in Iceberg (S), Vintage Blush (S), Lavender (M), and TWEED-Blacksmith (M).

Watch video below to learn how to knit the Top-Down Sweater (Video is for My First Sweater, but same techniques are used)

Helpful video tutorials for this project

1. Sleeves for Top-Down Styles part 1
2. Sleeves for Top-Down Styles part 2
3. M1R-Right Slanting Increase
4. M1L-Left Slanting Increase
5. Magic Loop method