Karol sweater

This boxy, slightly oversized jumper features a zig-zag slip stitch pattern across the entire garment. Its construction is a simple dropped shoulder, giving it that boyish, ’90s vibe. The busy pattern is neatly framed by solid ribbing and i-cord details. Karol sweater is not only a perfect stash buster, but also a surprisingly addictive and playful project to knit.

 

Sizing

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) 5XL to fit an approximate bust circumference of 73-82 (82-91, 91-100, 100-109) (109-119, 119-129, 129-139, 139-148) 148-157 cm / 29-33 (33-36, 36-40, 40-44) (44- 48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-59) 59-63 inches.

 

Gauge

19 sts x 28 rows in zig-zag slip stitch on 5 mm (US 8) needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)

 

Needles

5 mm (US 8) / 80 cm (32 inches) or 100 cm (40 inches) circular needles or 5 mm (US 8) straight needles
4.5 mm (US 7) / 100 cm (40 inches) circular needles

 

Materials

575 (625, 675, 725) (775, 800, 825, 850) 900 g of Peruvian by Filcolana (50 g = 100 m / 109 yds), out of which 105 (110, 115, 120) (125, 130, 135, 140) 145 g is used for the ribbing and i-cord details.

or

total of 1160 (1260, 1360, 1460) (1560, 1600, 1660, 1700) 1800 m / 1280 (1380, 1500, 1600) (1720, 1760, 1820, 1860) 1980 yds of worsted weight yarn, out of which 210 (220, 230, 240) (250, 260, 270, 280) 290 m / 230 (240, 260, 270) (280, 290, 300, 310) 320 yds is used for the ribbing and i-cord details.

Note: the striping sequence is not included in the pattern. Pattern provides guidance on how to plan your own striping.

 

Level of difficulty

4/5 or intermediate. Required skills: reading charts, i-cord, picking up stitches, increasing & decreasing, mattress stitch, Italian bind-off.

 

Instructions

Written instructions, charts and a video tutorial.

Tutorial for the zig-zag slip stitch pattern: YouTube

 

Size guide

Recommended ease: 20-25 cm / 8-10 inches of positive ease for smaller sizes and 15-20 cm / 6-8 inches of positive ease for larger sizes. Measurements of the finished garment:

Bust circumference: 100 (109, 118, 127) (136, 144 153, 162) 171 cm / 40 (43.5, 47.25, 50.75) (54.5, 57.5, 61.25, 64.75) 68.5 inches.

Upper sleeve circumference: 41 (43, 43, 45) (45, 47, 47, 50) 50 cm / 16.5 (17.25, 17.25, 18.25) (18.25, 19, 19, 19.75) 19.75 inches.

Sleeve length: 44 (44, 44, 44) (44, 43, 41, 40) 39 cm / 17.5 (17.5, 17.5, 17.5) (17.5, 17.25, 16.5, 16) 15.5 inches.

Length (measuring from the top of the shoulder): 51 (53, 54, 57) (59, 61, 63, 66) 67 cm / 20.5 (21.25, 21.5, 22.75) (23.5, 24.5, 25.25, 26.5) 26.75 inches.

 

Workflow

Karol sweater is worked from the top down. Colorwork parts of the sweater are worked flat, and all the ribbing parts (neckline, hem and cuffs) are worked in the round. Each new panel is joined with the sweater when picking up stitches and the only seams are the side seams of the body and sleeves. At first, front and back of the body will be worked flat, where you will follow the chart for the neck shaping, and stopping right before the hem. Then sleeves will be picked up from the body and worked flat until the cuff. After that, sweater will be sewn together at the sides, and finished with the hem and cuffs, which are worked in the round. Lastly, applied neckline will be worked in the round and sewn down to the inside.

 

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