Sweaters with Susan

Pick any sweater and join Susan in this class to make it! Looking for inspiration? The Lakes Pullover and Primrose Sweater are both great projects to cast on. The Lakes Pullover is a worsted weight sweater that has an oversized fit and saddle shoulder, as well as a doubled up neck for added warmth. The Primrose Sweater is a fingering weight sweater with two different stitch patterns, creating a delicate yet interesting pattern. If you already have a sweater in mind, bring that project and join in the fun!

Note: Consider purchasing materials prior to the first session to allow the most time for instruction.


Lakes Pullover
Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

The Lakes Pullover has around 9½-10½“ [24-27 cm] of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 58” [76 (86) 91 (101.5) 113.5 (122) 131.5 (140) 145 cm] (the final size of garment will be an additional 9½-10½” [24-27 cm]). This means that if you measure a 34” [86 cm] bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 44½“ [113 cm]. Sample shown modeled is 5’ 2” [157 cm] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 10½” [26.5 cm] positive ease.

Finished Bust Circumference
40 (44½) 46 (50½) 55 (58½) 62 (65¾) 67½“
[100 (111) 115.5 (126.5) 137.5 (146.5) 155.5 (164) 169 cm]

Yarn
Worsted weight yarn. Options include La Bien Aimee Corrie Worsted and Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok

1,260 (1,260) 1,512 (1,512) 1,764 (1,764) 1,764 (2,016) 2,016 yards

Gauge
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4” [10 x 10 cm] in stockinette st worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked

Needle Size
5 mm (US Size 8) 16” and 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
3.75 mm (US Size 5) 16” circular needles, or three sizes down from main needles

Notions
3 stitch markers, including one to denote BOR; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional)

Primrose Sweater

Sizes:

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 10, 11 are intended to fit an approximate actual bust circumference of 75 (80, 85, 90, 95) (100, 110, 120, 130) 140, 150 cm.

Gauge:
21 sts x 40 rows in slipped stitch pattern on 4.5mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after blocking
21 sts x 32 rows in double moss stitch on 4mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after blocking

Needles:
Circular needles: 3mm (40 cm), 3.5mm (40 – 120 cm), 4mm (40 - 120 cm), 4.5mm (80 - 120 cm)

Materials:

Fingering weight yarn. Options include Knitting for Olive Merino and North Bay Fibers Elemental Fingering

1,199 (1,199, 1,308, 1,308, 1,308) (1,417, 1,417, 1,526, 1,635) 1,744, 1,853 yards

If choosing a different sweater pattern, yarn and needle requirements will be dependent on the pattern chosen.