Iki Sweater by Leeni Hoimela, in english
Ohje on englanniksi ja paperikopio. Pattern is in english and paper copy.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) ● Level: 4 of 5 ● The Iki sweater is a classic you can wear either way round. Adorned with wide raglan seams, the sweater is in half brioche stitch, long-stitched brioche forming on one side and ribbing on the other.
Bind off neatly and swap skeins in unnoticeable spots to create a reversible knit. The sweater is worked from the top down.
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 100 (106.5) 118 (126.5) 135.5 (144.5) 153.5 (158) cm / 40 (42.75) 47 (50.75) 54.25 (57.75) 61.25 (63)”
Length from underarm: 34 (34) 36 (38) 38 (38) 40 (40) cm / 13.25 (13.25) 14 (14.75) 14.75 (14.75) 15.75 (15.75)”
Upper arm circumference: 32 (35.5) 38 (40) 44.5 (46.5) 52 (54.5) cm / 13 (14.25) 15 (16) 17.75 (18.75) 21 (21.75)”
Sleeve length from underarm: Approx. 55 cm / 21.75” in all sizes
SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is designed to be worn with approx. 10-20 cm / 4-8” of positive ease at bust. First, measure your own bust (or your widest upper body part). Then, add approx. 10-20 cm / 4-8” to your bust circumference. Compare that number to the finished measurements (above) and choose the closest size.
Pictured in size S.
WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn: 280 (300) 330 (360) 410 (450) 510 (550) g of G-Uld NZ Lammeuld (100% New Zealand wool – 450 m / 492 yds / 100 g), colour Indigo.
And 150 (165) 180 (195) 220 (245) 275 (295) g of Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% mohair, 30% silk - 210 m / 229 / 25 g) colour Petrol (00632).
Or any other yarn that goes to the gauge. For example Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% merino - 235m/50g) + Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% kid mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool - 212m/25g)
The sweater is worked holding both yarns together.
Needles: 2.75 mm (US2) and 3 mm (US2.5) circular needles and DPNs for the sleeves if you don’t magic loop.
Notions: 8 stitch markers (1 different for BOR marker), tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in half brioche with 3 mm (US2.5) needle.
