Glitch sweater

Glitch Sweater is an all-over striped design with a circular yoke construction and a mock neckline, additionally shaped with raglan increases for a comfortable fit. Glitchy details bring a playful, contemporary vibe to the design.

 

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 15% of positive ease.

 

Gauge

20 sts x 28 rounds in stockinette on a 4 mm (US 6) needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)

 

Needles

4 mm (US 6) / 80 cm (32 inches) or 100 cm (40 inches) circular needles

3.5 mm (US 4) / 40 cm (16 inches) circular needles

 

Materials

200 (250, 250, 300) (300, 350, 400, 400) g Karisma or Lima by DROPS design (50 g = 100 m (109 yds)) in each color.

In total: 400 (500, 500, 600) (600, 700, 800, 800) g.

Note: size XL might need more yarn if sleeves or body are lengthened at slightest.

 

Level of difficulty

4/5 or intermediate. Required skills: german short rows, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, stranded colorwork in the round, invisible or Italian bind off.

 

Size guide

Glitch sweater is designed to have approximately 15% of positive ease, meaning that sweater is 15% wider than the bust it’s intended for and ease in cm(in) is different for each size. That is to ensure the same fit across all sizes. Measurements of the finished sweater:

Bust circumference: 89 (101, 112, 124) (135, 147, 158, 170) cm / 35.2 (39.6, 44.2, 48.8) (53.2, 57.8, 62.4, 66.8) inches.

Upper sleeve circumference: 34 (34, 36.5, 39) (42, 45.5, 49, 53) cm / 13.4 (13.4, 14.4, 15.4) (16.4, 18, 19.4, 20.8) inches.

Length mid back (excluding collar): 49 (53, 55, 59) (62, 65, 67, 71) cm / 19.2 (20.8, 21.6, 23.2) (24.6, 25.8, 26.6, 28.2) inches.