SUSAN S SIMPLE SWEATER. Designed by Sue Blacker for Blacker Yarns DK yarns.

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1 SUSAN S SIMPLE SWEATER Designed by Sue for Yarns DK yarns

2 Susan s Simple Sweater Designed by Sue for Yarns DK yarns Level of difficulty: easy! The sweater is worked in four pieces and seamed together. There is a pick-up and work around the neckline to make a neckband. This attractive and simple pullover is quite short to below the waist, although you can make it longer if you wish. The set-in sleeves are three-quarter length but could be made longer or shorter to just above the elbow. The neckline is slightly squared. The whole pullover is worked in stocking stitch with a ridged purl garter stitch edge to hem, sleeves and neckline and sized in nine sizes from 81cm, 32 inches to 122 cm, 48 inches chest with 4cm, 2 inches of positive ease. Several variations are suggested at the end. To fit The following table shows the sizes and actual measurements from small to large in 5cm, 2 inch increments, together with the back and sleeve seam lengths and the required weight of yarn. See end of pattern for yarn estimates if using any of the suggested variations. Size 81 / / / / / / / / / 48 Actual size 86 / / / / / / / / / 51.3 Back length 60 / / / / / / / / / 26.3 Sleeve length 30 / / / / / / / / / 11.8 Yarn needed 450g 450g 450g 500g 500g 500g 550g 550g 550g Pattern designed for For yarn amounts, see the table above for the weight required in Yarns Double Knitting yarn. The photographs are of a version in Shetland, but this pullover is ideal for our Classic British yarns, as well as for the Elegance range of natural wool blended with alpaca or the softer British breeds yarns such as Blue-faced Leicester (with flax would be nice for summer), Shetland, Jacob or Manx with mohair. If used for layering it could also be made in some of the stronger yarns and we have worked it smartly in Hebridean. You can find all these yarns at Notions 1 pair 3.25 mm (UK 10, US 3) needles 1 pair 4.00 mm (UK 8, US 6) needles spare needle 2 stitch holders darning needle for sewing up Gauge/Tension 10cm (4 inches) x 10cm (4 inches) = 22 sts x 30 rows using stocking stitch and 4mm needles Adjust needle size to give required tension Abbreviations st, sts = stitch, stitches k = knit p = purl sl = slip one stitch knitwise/purlwise according to pattern tog = together psso = pass slip stitch over stitch just worked stocking stitch = alternate rows knit and purl RS = right side, WS = wrong side Decrease: to do this neatly and symmetrically (RS), k3, k2tog at the beginning of a row and sl 1, k1, psso, k2 at the end of the row Increase: knit or purl into each side of a stitch to make it into 2,or pick up a stitch from the loop between sts This is an OPEN COPYRIGHT PATTERN for the use of Yarns and customers. Use is restricted to bona fide customers or licensees of Yarns and Sheep Limited trading as Telephone: enquiries@blackerdesigns.co.uk Page 1

3 Susan s Simple Sweater Designed by Sue for Yarns DK yarns Instructions Front (work one) With 4mm needles, cast on 95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125, 131, 137, 143) sts Row 1: RS, p2, *with yarn in front, slip 1 purlwise, p1* repeat from * to * until last st, p1 Row 2: purl Row 3: p1, *with yarn in front, slip 1 purlwise, p1* repeat from * to * to end Row 4: as row 2 Rows 5 and 6: as rows 1 and 2 These rows complete the edge pattern. Optional variation: work the edge pattern twice here and on the back and sleeves to make a deeper edge this may also be done in a contrasting colour to make the edges stand out, or a toning and slightly darker colour to emphasise them more subtly. Starting with a knit row, work in st st throughout until the front is 43cm/17 long from the cast-on edge, ending after a WS row Shape armholes: Continuing with st st, cast off 5, (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows to leave 85 (89, 93, 97, 100, 107, 111, 115, 119) sts Decrease 1 st at each end of next 3 rows and every following alternate row until 73 (77, 81, 83, 87, 91, 95, 97, 101) sts are left Continue in stocking stitch until front measures 51cm, 20 inches (51cm, 20 inches; 52cm, 20.5 inches; 52cm, 20.5 inches; 53cm, 21 inches; 54cm, inches; 54cm, inches; 54cm, inches; 56cm, 22 inches) from the cast-on edge, ending after a WS row Shape left neck: k22 (23, 25, 25, 26, 28, 29, 29, 31), turn and leave remaining sts on a spare needle or stitch holder Continuing in st st and leaving armhole side unchanged, decrease 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows to leave 17 (18, 20, 20, 21, 23, 24, 24, 26) sts Continue straight in st st until length from cast-on edge is 60cm, 23.7 inches (61cm, 24 inches; 61cm, 24 inches; 62cm, 24.5 inches; 63cm, 24.7 inches ; 65cm, 25.5 inches; 65cm, 25.5 inches; 66cm, 26 inches; 67cm, 26.3 inches), finishing on a WS row Shape left shoulder: Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) sts at start of next row and following alternate row to leave 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8) sts Work 1 row Cast off remaining sts Shape right neck: Return to sts on spare needle or stitch holder With RS facing, slip first 29 (31, 31, 33, 35, 35, 37, 39, 39) sts onto a stitch holder, leaving aside for front neck edge, k to end on remaining 22 (23, 25, 25, 26, 28, 29, 29, 31) sts and complete to match the first side as follows: Continuing in st st and leaving armhole side unchanged, decrease 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows to leave 17 (18, 20, 20, 21, 23, 24, 24, 26) sts Continue straight in st st until length from cast-on edge is 60cm, 23.7 inches (61cm, 24 inches; 61cm, 24 inches; 62cm, 24.5 inches; 63cm, 24.7 inches; 65cm, 25.5 inches; 65cm, 25.5 inches; 66cm, 26 inches; 67cm, 26.3 inches) finishing on an RS row Shape right shoulder: Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) sts at start of next row and following alternate row to leave 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8) sts Work 1 row Cast off remaining sts. Back (work one) Work as for front but omit the neck shaping, continuing after armhole shaping until work measures 60cm, 23.7 inches (61cm, 24 inches; 61cm, 24 inches; 62cm, 24.5 inches; 63cm, 24.7 inches; 65cm, 25.5 inches; 65cm, 25.5 inches; 66cm, 26 inches; 67cm, 26.3 inches) from caston edge, finishing with a WS row Shape shoulders: Cast off 6, (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) sts at beginning of next 4 rows and 5, (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8) sts at start of following 2 rows Leave the remaining 39 (41, 41, 43, 45, 45, 47, 49, 49) sts on a holder. This is an OPEN COPYRIGHT PATTERN for the use of Yarns and customers. Use is restricted to bona fide customers or licensees of Yarns and Sheep Limited trading as Telephone: enquiries@blackerdesigns.co.uk Page 2

4 Susan s Simple Sweater Designed by Sue for Yarns DK yarns Darn in any loose ends To make up Press and block out each piece Sew up left shoulder seam using back stitch or over sewing to get a flatter result due to the shoulder shaping these are preferable to mattress stitch as the decreases will show less. Sleeves (work 2 alike) With 4mm needles, cast on 45 (47, 51, 53, 55, 59, 61, 63, 65) sts Work rows 1 to 6 of the edge pattern as for front and back, increasing 1 st at each end of last row, to make 47, (49, 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65, 67) sts Starting with a knit row, working in st st throughout, increase 1 st at each end of the 5th row and every following 6th (6th, 6th, 4th, 4th, 4th, 4th, 4th, 6th) row until you have 71 (75, 79, 61, 75, 79, 87, 89, 91) sts and then the next 0 (0, 0, 6th, 6th, 6th, 6th, 4th, 4th) rows to achieve 71 (75, 79, 83, 89, 93, 97, 99, 105) sts Neckband Continue straight in st st until the sleeve measures 30cm, 12 inches, ending with a WS row Shape top of sleeve: Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows to leave 61 (63, 65, 67, 71, 75, 77, 77, 81) sts Decrease 1 st at each end of the next and every following alternate row until 31 (31, 33, 33, 37, 39, 41, 41, 43) sts are left and then on every row until 21 (21, 23, 23, 27, 29, 31, 31, 33) sts remain Cast off loosely. With 3.25mm needles, RS facing, knit the 39 (41, 41, 43, 45, 45, 47, 49, 49) sts on the back neck stitch holder decreasing by 1 st in centre, then pick up and knit 23 (23, 23, 24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 29) sts along the left front neck, knit the 29 (31, 31, 33, 35, 35, 37, 39, 39) sts on the front neck stitch holder and finally pick up and knit 23 (23, 23, 24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 29) sts along the right front neck. This will give you 113 (117, 117, 123, 131, 131, 139, 143, 143) sts Next row: purl Now work rows 1 to 5 of the edge pattern (or more if preferred, but you should then decrease a few sts across the work, at the corners of the front neck and back neck, to make it lie flat) Cast off evenly knitwise to give a neat edge. Sew up right shoulder and neck band seam, then set in sleeves and finally sew up sleeve and side seams. This is an OPEN COPYRIGHT PATTERN for the use of Yarns and customers. Use is restricted to bona fide customers or licensees of Yarns and Sheep Limited trading as Telephone: enquiries@blackerdesigns.co.uk Page 3

5 Susan s Simple Sweater Designed by Sue for Yarns DK yarns Other variations This simple shape can be made into a very useful and interesting range of other styles! Sleeveless sweater: omit sleeves (will require g less) and pick up and make edge pattern edges working the rows as for neckband around armholes (you can use the optional colour variation as well for this). Shorter or longer sleeves: work to taste as required you will need g extra yarn for full length sleeves and g less for sleeves ending above the elbow remember these sleeves will then need different shaping! For shorter sleeves, just cast on 71 (75, 79, 83, 89, 93, 97, 99, 105) sts and work straight for the length you require until the armhole decrease. For longer sleeves, cast on 41 (43, 47, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 61) sts and work a further 2 sets of increases, one in each set of increases. If you have longer arms, you may need to cast on 2-4 less sts and work a further set of each increase. Shorter or longer body: work to taste as required: Shorter and without the sleeves: this could make a neat and boxy tank-top to go over a polo-neck sweater and would use g less yarn Shorter or longer and with short sleeves: the ideal T-shirt for spring and autumn and smart enough to take you to work, will use g less yarn Longer and sleeveless: this will make a stylish tunic consider making one size larger to go over a shirt or fitted pullover, adding g of yarn as needed and using the optional coloured variation to match or tone with other garments Hand wash in cool water using a liquid wool wash. Spin dry. Do not tumble dry. Spread to dry on a towel or drying rack, hand pressing garment to shape and correct size. Garments may be hung to dry on a hanger or over a clothes or ceiling airer once they have been spun, but with a hanger you may get hanger marks at the shoulders and a larger garment may grow if too damp before hanging; and with bars you should move a little several times to avoid marks. Stocking stitch and lace garments may benefit from light pressing (never press rib areas as they will lose their stretch!). Store folded. This is an OPEN COPYRIGHT PATTERN for the use of Yarns and customers. Use is restricted to bona fide customers or licensees of Yarns and Sheep Limited trading as Telephone: enquiries@blackerdesigns.co.uk Page 4