Woonko Sweater

                                                           PATTERN CONSTRUCTION

The Woonko Sweater is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down, featuring raglan increases on a circular needle. The sweater is knitted in stockinette stitch and incorporates modified raglan increases to ensure an optimal fit around the sleeves and body. The back yoke is shaped using German Short Rows to raise the back, providing a flattering and well-fitted neckline.

You will begin by casting on for the full width of the neckband and working it in 1x1 ribbing in the round. After completing the neckband, you’ll use German Short Rows to raise the back, ensuring the best fit for the neckline, while simultaneously working the raglan shaping. Once you’ve reached the desired armhole depth, the sleeves are separated from the body by placing the sleeve stitches on hold. The body is then knitted to the hem, where you will bind off to complete it.

Next, you’ll transfer the sleeve stitches from the stitch holder to the needle, pick up and knit stitches around the armhole, and knit in the round to the required sleeve length, incorporating slight shaping. Finally, you will work the cuffs before binding off.

Size guide:

The Woonko Sweater is designed to have 27 cm [ 10.75 inches ] of traditional positive ease across all sizes, meaning it is designed to be 27 cm [ 10.75 inches ] larger in circumference than your bust measurement.

The sizes, XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 115.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-158 cm

[ 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56- 58) 60-62 inches ]. 

The schematic and finished measurements for the cardigan can be found on page 17 of the pattern.

Measure yourself before beginning your project, to determine which size will fit you the best.

For example, If you measure 86 cm [ 33.75 inches ] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S cardigan has a bust circumference of 110.5 cm [ 44.25 inches ] which in the given example would give you 27 cm [ 10.75 inches ] of positive ease.

(Sample was knitted in size S, the model has a bust circumference of 86 cm [ 34 inches ]).

Begin by knitting a swatch before you start your project, to determine which size needle and yarn you need to achieve the correct gauge.

The pattern also includes a table chart for the Raglan increases for each sizes.

Sizes:

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust Circumference: 

100.5 (110.5) 121 (131) 141 (151.5) 161.5 (171.5) 182 cm

[ 40.25 (44.25) 48.5 (52.5) 56.5 (60.5) 64.5 (68.5) 72.75 inches ]

Length (measured from bank neck to hem)

55 (56) 57.5 (59) 59.5 (61) 62 (63.5) 64.5 cm 

[ 22 (22.5) 23 (23.5) 23.75 (24.5) 24.75 (25.5) 25.75 inches

Gauge:  

18 stitches x 25 rows in stockinette stitch on a 5 mm [ US 8 ] size knitting needle measured in 10 x 10cm [ 4 x 4 inches ] after blocking

Needles: 

Circular needle: 5 mm [ US 8 ] / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for body and

4 mm [ US 6 ] / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for ribbing

Double pointed needle: 5mm [ US 8 ] and 4 mm [ US 6 ] for the sleeves and cuffs (unless you use magic loop Method)

Materials:

349 (383) 421 (463) 504 (557) 608 (664) 713 g of Heavy Merino by Knitting For Olive [ 50 g = (100% merino) / 125 m / 136 yds ] in color Sky/Cloud Held together with 

97 (106) 117 (128) 140 (154) 169 (184) 198 g of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting For Olive [ 25 g = (70% merino + 30 % silk)

/ 225 m / 247 yds ] in color Sky/Cloud

In metres / yards:

874 (960) 1054 (1160) 1261 (1394) 1523 (1662) 1784 metres

[ 956 (1050) 1153 (1269) 1380 (1525) 1666 (1818) 1952 yards ]

Further yarn suggestion:

2 strands of Merino by Knitting For Olive [ 50 g = (100 % extra fine merino) / 250 m / 274 yds ] Held together with Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting For Olive [ 25 g = (70 % mohair + 30 % silk) / 225 m / 247 yds ]

Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn [ 50 g = (100 % merino) / 108 m / 118 yds ] Held together with Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting For Olive [ 25 g = (70 % mohair + 30 % silk) / 225 m / 247 yds ]

Notions:

8 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, 2 stitch holders or (scrap yarn)

                                                             Finished Measurement

Back neck width

14 (14.5) 15 (15.5) 16 (16.5) 17 (17.5) 18 cm

5.75 5.75 6 6.25 6.5 6.75 7 7 7.25 inches

Front neck depth

4 cm

1.5 inches

Upper arm circumference

33.5 (35.5) 37 (39.5) 43 (47) 51.5 (55.5) 58.5 cm

13.5 (14.25) 14.75 (15.75) 17.25 (18.75) 20.5 (22.25) 23.5 inches

Bust circumference

100.5 (110.5) 121 (131) 141 (151.5) 161.5 (171.5) 182 cm

40.25 (44.25) 48.5 (52.5) 56.5 (60.5) 64.5 (68.5) 72.75 inches

Sweater length from underarm

33 cm

13.25 inches

Cuff circumference

19.5 (20) 21 (21.5) 22.5 (23) 23.5 (24) 25 cm

7.75 (8) 8.25 (8.75) 9 (9.25) 9.25 (9.75) 10 inches

Hem circumference

72.5 (79.5) 87 (94.5) 101.5 (109) 116.5 (123.5) 131 cm

29 (31.75) 34.75 (37.75) 40.5 (43.75) 46.5 (49.5) 52.5 inches

Hem trim depth

4 cm

1.5 inches

Sleeve length from underarm

36 cm

14.5 inches

Cuff trim depth

4 cm

1.5 inch

Armhole depth

22 (23) 24.5 (26) 26.5 (28) 29 (30.5) 31.5 cm

8.75 (9.25) 9.75 (10.5) 10.5 (11.25) 11.5 (12.25) 12.5 inches

Joining the round. 

Sew the neckband fold

m1L,m1LP

m1R, m1RP

Double knitting before bind off

Italian Binf off

Needles: 

Circular needle: 5 mm [ US 8 ] / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for body and

4 mm [ US 6 ] / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for ribbing

Double pointed needle: 5mm [ US 8 ] and 4 mm [ US 6 ] for the sleeves and cuffs (unless you use magic loop Method

Notions:

8 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, 2 stitch holders or (scrap yarn)

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