Easy V by Caitlin Hunter

This sweater is designed to have a relaxed, easy fit- perfect for everyday wear. If you need help choosing the best size for you, yarn choice, fit and swatching, please attend the Optional class on August 25, 5:30-6:30.  We want to make sure you love your finished sweater. Availble on Ravelry @ The Easy V


 

Short rows are worked after the yoke chart for a comfortable fit, and instructions are included for adjusting the body length as preferred. The sleeves feature colorwork which can be omitted if prefererred.

MATERIALS: Sample knit in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok. Other worsted options include: Malabrigo Rios or Plymouth Worsted Merino superwash
Needles:
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge. Some knitters also find that they require different sizes for colorwork and stockinette knitting to get the same gauge.
Ribbing: US 4 3.5 mm
Main: US 6 4 mm

Notions: Stitch Markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

GAUGE: Colorwork and stockinette: 20 sts and 26 rounds = 4” 10 cm in stockinette and colorwork on main needles after blocking

Ribbing: 22 sts and 36 rounds = 4” 10 cm in 1x1 rib on ribbing needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}
Recommended ease: 6-8” 15.5-20.5 cm of positive ease at the bust and 2-4” 5-10 cm of positive ease at the sleeve. See schematic on page 8 for full fit details.

Sweater shown is size 3 on a 36” 91.5 cm bust with 8” 20.5 cm of positive ease

Finished bust circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) {60, 64, 68, 72}“ 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142) {152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183} cm

Yardage: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters.

MC: 670 (743, 816, 889, 963, 1037) {1110, 1192, 1264, 1338} yards
612 (680, 746, 813, 881, 948) {1015, 1089, 1156, 1223} meters

C1: 125 (139, 152, 166, 180, 194) {207, 222, 236, 250} yards
114 (127, 139, 152, 164, 177) {189, 203, 216, 228} meters

C2: 142 (158, 173, 189, 205, 220) {236, 253, 269, 284} yards
130 (144, 158, 173, 187, 201) {216, 231, 246, 260} meters

C3: 130 (145, 158, 171, 187, 201) {215, 231, 245, 260} yards
119 (132, 144, 156, 171, 184) {197, 211, 224, 237} meters