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Gelma sweater
€ 8,93
Includes VAT where applicable
DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN
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Language: English
About pattern
Gelma sweater is cropped with wide sleeves and open sides, so it feels warm yet airy—perfect for lazy summer days. Its easy stripes and relaxed drape make it both comfy and chic.
Sizing
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) to fit an approximate bust circumference of 70-80 (80-90, 90- 100, 100-110) (110-120, 120-130, 130-140, 140-150) cm / 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44) (44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60) inches with 30 cm (12 in) of positive ease.
Gauge
20 stitches x 28 rows in stockinette with garter stripes every 5/6th row, on a 4.5 mm (US 7) needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)
Needles
4.5 mm (US 7) / 80 cm (32 inches) or 100 cm (40 inches) circular needles (used flat and with magic loop method)
Materials
250 (250, 300, 350) (350, 400, 450, 500) g of Belle by DROPS design (50 g = 120 m (131 yds)) and 150 (150, 200, 200) (200, 250, 250, 300) g of Cotton light by DROPS design (50 g = 105 m (115 yds))
Level of difficulty
4/5 or intermediate. Required skills: lifted increase, decreasing, picking up stitches, i-cord, mattress stitch.
Size guide
Gelma sweater is designed to have approximately 30 cm / 12 inches of positive ease, meaning that garment is 30 cm /12 inches wider than the bust its intended for. Measurements of the finished sweater:
Bust circumference: 105 (116, 127, 136) (149, 158, 171, 180) cm / 41.4 (44.8, 50, 53.6) (58.6, 62.2, 67.4, 70.8) inches.
Length top down (from highest point of the shoulder seam): 36 (38, 40, 43) (46, 49, 53, 56) cm / 14 (14.8, 15.8, 16.8) (18, 19.2, 20.6, 22) inches.
Width around the upper sleeve: 34 (35, 37, 39) (42, 46, 50, 53) cm / 13.4 (13.8, 14.6, 15.4) (16.6, 18.2, 19.6, 20.8) inches.
Workflow
Body of the sweater is worked flat in two, front and back, panels. When facing RS, panels are worked from right to left. After both panels are done, they are connected at the shoulders using a mattress stitch. Lastly, stitches are picked up for the sleeves, while also connecting front and back panels at the underarm.
For any pattern support, please contact simona@lowkeyboldknit.com
