Mapala Sweater Mohair Edition [PDF], engl.

Beschreibung

Mapala Sweater Mohair Edition

The Mapala Sweater – Mohair Edition is a feminine, slightly oversized sweater with a classic circular yoke and a double-folded neckband. It is worked seamlessly from the top down with evenly distributed increases in the yoke.

The fluffy mohair yarn is held double and creates a beautifully soft fabric with a light, airy feel and excellent comfort. A perfect project if you love clean shapes, simple construction and luxurious yarns.

The pattern is suitable for ambitious beginners who already have experience knitting in the round and working increases. All steps are explained in detail.

Construction

• seamless top down

• circular yoke with evenly distributed increases

• double-folded neckband with a provisional cast-on

• stockinette stitch in the round

• clean silhouette with a gentle swing

• body and sleeves finished with crisp edges

• all lengths are fully adjustable

Difficulty

●●●○○ – for ambitious beginners with experience knitting in the round

Sizes (finished bust circumference)

Sizes: 34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 (48)

Finished bust circumference (cm):

97 (103) 108.5 (114) 120 (126) 131.5 (137)

Recommended ease: approx. 10–20 cm positive ease

Gauge (held double, washed & blocked)

10 × 10 cm = 14 sts × 22 rows in stockinette stitch using 6 mm needles

Tip: Knit your swatch in the round – gauge can differ from flat knitting.

Needles

• 5 mm and 6 mm circular needles (40, 60, 80–100 cm)

• a second 5 mm circular needle (40 cm) for the double neckband

• 5 mm crochet hook

• alternatively: Magic Loop with a cable length of at least 80 cm

Techniques used

• stockinette stitch in the round

• circular yoke increases

• double-folded neckband

• provisional cast-on with waste yarn

• placing stitches on hold and picking up stitches

• adjusting body and sleeve length

Notions

• 3 stitch markers

• 2 contrasting markers for beginning of round

• 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn

• measuring tape, scissors, tapestry needle

• 1 smooth waste yarn (approx. 2 m, e.g. cotton)

 note

This pattern is a digital PDF download. After purchase, you can download it immediately and access it again anytime via your customer account.