A simple sweater knitted in a simple texture—a variation on garter stitch, where alternate stitches in alternate rows are worked in the stitch in the row below. The sweater is worked from the bottom up with hem, V-neck and cuffs in contrast-texture rib.
YARN
erika knight maxi wool
100% pure British wool
Approx. 80m (87yd) per 100g (3½oz) hank
NOTE
Design shown in all photos is a size Medium, Colour: Flax. Model: UK size 6. Height: 5’8”.
MATERIALS
Quantity:
7(8:8:9) x 100g (3½oz) hanks
10mm needles
9mm circular needle
Safety pin
Stitch holders
Stitch marker
Large-eyed blunt-tipped sewing needle
NOTE
Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
7.5 sts and 17 rows to 10cm measured over shingle st using 10mm needles after steaming. Change needle size as necessary to ensure the correct tension.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATION
K1B—knit 1 below: work into the next st on the row below
Row 1 (WS): K to end of row.
Row 2 (RS): K1, [K1B, K1] to end of row.
Row 3: K to end of row.
Row 4: K1B, [K1, K1B] to end of row.
Rep these 4 rows.
MAKE
BACK
Worked in K1, P1 rib and shingle stitch.
Using 10mm needles cast on 40(44:50:54) sts and work in K1, P1 rib as foll:
Row 1 (RS): [K1, P1] to end of row.
Rep last row 8 times more, inc 1 st on last row. 41(45:51:55) sts.
Cont in shingle st as foll:
Row 1 (WS): K to end of row.
Row 2 (RS): K1, [K1B, K1] to end of row.
Row 3: K to end of row.
Row 4: K1B, [K1, K1B] to end of row.
Note: Mark off the rows as you work to keep patt correct.
Rep last 4 rows until back meas 66(68:70:72)cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row, pm for armholes when work meas 48(49:50:51)cm from cast-on edge.
Shape shoulders and back neck:
Next row (RS): Patt to last 3(4:4:4) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: K to last 3(4:4:4) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt to last 6(7:8:8) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: K to last 6(7:8:8) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt to last 9(10:12:12) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: K to last 9(10:12:12) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt to last 12(13:16:16) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: K to last 12(13:16:16) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt 4(5:5:6), turn.
Next row: Cast off 2 sts, K to end of row, picking up wraps as you work. 14(16:19:20) sts.
Cut yarn leaving a long end.
Slip these sts onto a holder for shoulder.
With RS facing, slip centre 9(9:9:11) sts onto a holder. Rejoin yarn to rem 16(18:21:22) sts and work as foll:
Next row (RS): Cast off 2 sts, patt to end of row, picking up the wraps as you work. 14(16:19:20) sts.
Cut yarn leaving a long end.
Slip these sts onto a holder for the shoulder.
FRONT
Worked in K1, P1 rib and shingle stitch.
Work as Back until Front meas 54(56:58:58)cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row, pm for armholes when work meas 48(49:50:51)cm from cast-on edge.
Divide for neck:
Next row (RS): Patt 20(22:25:27), turn and slip rem 21(23:26:28) sts onto a holder.
Next row: K to end of row.
Next row (dec, RS): Patt to last 2 sts, K2tog. 19(21:24:26) sts.
Next row: K to end of row.
Next row: Patt to end of row.
Next row (dec) (WS): K2tog, K to end of row. 18(20:23:25) sts.
Dec as set above at neck edge on every foll 3rd row until 14(16:19:20) sts.
Work 1(1:1:2) rows straight in patt, ending with WS facing for next row.
Shape shoulder:
Next row (WS): K to last 3(4:4:4) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt to end of row.
Next row: K to last 6(7:8:8) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt to end of row.
Next row: K to last 9(10:12:12) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: Patt to end of row.
Next row: K to last 12(13:16:16) sts, wrap and turn.
Next row: Patt to end of row.
Next row: K across all sts, picking up the wraps as you work.
Cut yarn leaving a long end.
Slip these 14(16:19:20) sts onto a holder for shoulder.
With RS facing, slip centre st onto a safety pin.
Rejoin yarn to rem 20(22:25:27) sts and work as foll:
Next row (RS): Patt to end of row.
Next row: K to end of row.
Next row (dec, RS): K2tog, patt to end of row.
Next row: K to end of row.
Next row: Patt to end of row.
Next row (dec, WS): K to last 2 sts, K2tog.
Dec as above at the neck edge on every foll 3rd row until 14(16:19:20) sts.
Work 2(2:2:3) rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape shoulder:
Next row (RS): Patt to last 3(4:4:4) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: K to end of row.
Next row: Patt to last 6(7:8:8) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: K to end of row.
Next row: Patt to last 9(10:12:12) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: K to end of row.
Next row: Patt to last 12(13:16:16) sts, wrap next st, turn.
Next row: K to end of row.
Next row: Patt across all sts, picking up the wraps as you work.
Cut yarn leaving a long end.
Slip these 14(16:19:20) sts onto a holder for shoulder.
SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Worked in K1, P1 rib and shingle stitch.
Using 10mm needles cast on 20(22:24:26) sts and work in K1, P1 rib as foll:
Row 1 (RS): [K1, P1] to end of row.
Rep last row 8 times more, inc 1 st on last row. 21(23:25:27) sts.
Cont in shingle st as foll:
Row 1: K to end of row.
Row 2 (RS): K1, [K1B, K1] to end of row.
Row 3: K to end of row.
Row 4: K1B, [K1, K1B] to end of row.
Rep last 4 rows and AT THE SAME TIME, keeping the patt correct, inc 1 st at both ends of next row and every foll 16th row until 29(31:33:35) sts.
Keeping patt correct cont straight until sleeve meas 43(43:45:45)cm from the cast-on edge, ending with WS facing for next row.
Cast off loosely in patt.
FINISH
Join both shoulders using the three-needle cast-off method with WS of work tog so that the seam is on the outside of your work.
NECKBAND
With RS facing, using 9mm circular needle and starting at the left shoulder, pick up and K 22(22:22:24) sts down left front neck, pm, K centre st from safety pin and mark this st, pick up and K 22(22:22:24) sts up right front neck, 4 sts down right back neck, 9(9:9:11) sts from centre back holder and 4 sts up left back neck. 62(62:62:68) sts.
Pm for start of round and work in K1, P1 rib as foll:
Round 1 (dec): [K1, P1] to 2 sts before marked st, K2tog tbl, sm, K marked st, K2tog, [P1, K1] to last st of the round, P1.
Round 2 (dec): Rib as set to 2 sts before marked st, K2tog tbl, sm, K1, K2tog, rib as set to end of round.
Rep last round, decreasing as set, until rib meas 5cm.
Cast off in rib, working the shaping at the centre front during cast-off.
Weave in any ends on the WS of the work. Choose a flat padded surface or blocking board, pin work out to measurements with WS facing. Cover with a damp cloth and gently steam, avoiding ribbing. Leave to dry flat.
Sew in sleeves between markers.
Join sleeve and side seams.
