Knitted Two-Tone Sweater
The knitted two-tone sweater is a cozy and stylish wardrobe staple that effortlessly blends comfort and fashion. With its eye-catching color combination and soft texture, this sweater is perfect for keeping you warm and trendy during the colder months. Whether you pair it with your favorite jeans for a casual day out or layer it over a dress for a chic look, this versatile piece will definitely become a go-to favorite in your closet. Embrace the warmth and charm of the knitted two-tone sweater and elevate your style with a touch of comfort!
SIZES
To fit: 76[81:86:91:97:102:107:112]cm (30[32:34:36:38:40:42:44]in)
Actual measurement: 81 [86:89:97:102:107:114:120]cm (32[34:35:38:40:42:45:47]in)
Length to shoulder: 57[57:57:60:60:60:63:63]cm (22.5[22.5:22.5:24:24:24:25:25]in)
Sleeve length: 47[47:47:48:48:48:49:49]cm (18.5[18.5:18.5:19:19:19:19.5:19.5]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to oil sizes.
YOU WILL NEED
Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK100% wool (approx 120m per 50g)
4[4:5:5:5:6:6:7] x 50g balls 2508 French Navy (A)
5[5:6:6:6:7:7:8] x 50g balls 2504 Cream (B)
1 pair 4mm needles
1 circular 4mm needle
Stitch holders
Stitch marker
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over weave st patt using 4mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.
ABBREVIATIONS
W1 = knit next stitch wrapping yarn twice around needle instead of once.
Pass 6 = slip next 6 sts individually onto RH needle dropping extra wrap to form long sts. Slip the 6 sts back to LH needle and pass last 3 sts over first 3 sts. Purl the 6 sts.
BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE)
Using 4mm needles and A, cast on 91[95:99:107:113:119:127:133] sts.
Row 1 (RS): P1, (k1, p1) to end.
Row 2 (WS): K1, (p1, k1) to end.
Rep these 2 rows once more, dec 1 st at end of last row. 90[94:98:106:112:118:126:132] sts.
Work in Weave St Patt as folls:
Row 1 (RS): Knit in A.
Row 2 (WS): Knit in A.
Change to B.
Row 3: K0[2:1:2:2:2:3:3], W1 in each st to last 0[2:1:2:2:2:3:3]sts, k0[2:1:2:2:2:3:3].
Row 4: P0[2:1:2:2:2:3:3], Pass 6 to last 0[2:1:2:2:2:3:3] sts, p0[2:1:2:2:2:3:3].
Change to A.
Row 5: Knit in A.
Row 6: Knit in A.
Change to B.
Row 7: K3[5:4:5:5:5:6:6], W1 in each st to last 3[5:4:5:5:5:6:6] sts, k3[5:4:5:5:5:6:6].
Row 8: P3[5:4:5:5:5:6:6], Pass 6 to last 3[5:4:5:5:5:6:6] sts, p3[5:4:5:5:5:6:6]. Cont in patt as set until work meas 40[39:38:40:39:38:40:39]cm, (15.75[15.5:15:15.75:15.5:15:15.75:15.5]in), ending with either Row 4 or 8 of patt.
Shape armholes
Cast off 3[4:4:5:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 84[86:90:96:102:108:114:120]sts.
Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st each end of next 3[3:3:3:5:5:5:5] rows. 78[80:84:90:92:98:104:110] sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of every foll alt row to 72[74:76:82:84:88:90:94] sts.
Cont in patt without shaping until armholes meas 14[15:16:17:18:19:20:21]cm, (5.5[6:16.25:6.75:7:7.5:8:8.25]in), ending with a WS row.
Shape neck
Next row (RS): Patt 30[31:32:35:36:38:39:41] sts and turn, leaving rem 42[43:44:47:48:50: 51:53] sts on holder.
Keeping patt correct, cast off 4[4:4:5:5:5:5:5] sts at beg (neck edge) of next and 3 foll alt rows. 14[15:16:15:16:18:19:21] sts.
Patt 2 rows.
Cast off.
With RS of work facing, sl centre 12 sts on holder, rejoin yarn to rem 30[31:32:35:36:38:39:41] sts, patt to end.
Next row (WS): Patt to end.
Keeping patt correct, cast off 4[4:4:5:5:5:5:5] sts at beg (neck edge) of next and 3 foll alt rows. 14[15:16:15:16:18:19:21] sts.
Patt 1 row.
Cast off.
SLEEVES
With 4mm needles and A, cast on 51[51:51:57:57:57:63:63] sts.
Work 4 rows in rib as given for Back, dec[dec:dec:dec:dec:inc:dec:inc] 1 st at end of last row. 50[50:50:56:56:58:62:64] sts.
Cont in Weave St Patt as folls:
Row 1 (RS): Knit in A.
Row 2 (WS): Knit in A.
Change to B.
Row 3: K1[1:1:1:1:2:1:2], W1 in each stto last 1 [1:1:1:1:2:1:2] sts, k1[1:1:1:1:2:1:2].
Row 4: P1[1:1:1:1:2:1:2], Pass 6 to last 1[1:1:1:1:2:1:2] sts, p1[1:1:1:1:2:1:2].
Change to A.
Row 5: Knit in A.
Row 6: Knit in A.
Change to B.
Row 7: K4[4:4:4:4:5:4:5], W1 in each st to last 4[4:4:4:4:5:4:5] sts, k4[4:4:4:4:5:4:5]. Row 8: P4[4:4:4:4:5:4:5], Pass 6 to last 4[4:4:4:4:5:4:5] sts, p4[4:4:4:4:5:4:5].
Cont in Weave St Patt as set, inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 12th[10th:8th:9th:8th:7th:8th:6th] row to 70[74:80:84:88:92:96:100] sts, working extra sts into patt.
Cont in patt without shaping until Sleeve meas 47[47:47:48:48:48:49:49]cm, (18.5[18.5:18.5:19:19:19:19.5:19.5]in), ending with either Row 4 or 8 of patt.
Shape top
Keeping patt correct, cast off 3[4:4:5:5:5:6:6]sts at beg of next 2 rows. 64[66:72:74:78:82:84:88] sts Dec 1 st each end of next 3[3:3:3:5:5:5:5] rows. 58[60:66:68:68:72:74:78] sts.
Dec 1 st each end of every foll alt row to 32[28:36:32:32:32:32:28] sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of every row to 22 sts. Cast off.
NECKBAND
Join shoulder seams.
With RS facing, 4mm circular needle and A, rejoin yarn at shoulder seam, pick up and k16[16:16:20:20:20:20:20] sts down left side of neck, k across 12 sts from holder at centre of neck, pick up and k16[16:16:20:20:20:20:20] sts up right side of neck, 16[16:16:20:20:20:20:20] sts down side of neck, k across 12 sts from holder at centre of neck and pick up and k16[16:16:20:20:20:20:20] sts up side of neck. 88(88:88:104:104:104:104:104] sts.
Pm to indicate beg of rnd.
Work in rib as folls:
Rnd 1: (P1, k1) to end.
Rep this rnd 5 times more.
Cast off loosely in rib.
TO FINISH OFF
Place marker at centre of top of each Sleeve.
Sew Sleeves into armholes, matching markers to shoulder seams.
Join side and Sleeve seams. Darn in loose ends. Pin out sweater to measurements given.
Cover with clean, damp tea towels and leave to dry.
See ball band for washing and further care instructions.
