Saimi sweater

The delicate and dashing lace of Saimi combined with sensitive and light yarn creates a perfect wholeness to this lovely and huggable sweater.

SIZE: 1–10

MEASURMENTS OF THE FINNISHED SWEATER:

Recommended positive ease approx. 8–10 cm.

Bust circumference: 91 (100, 109, 118, 127) (136, 145, 155, 164) 172 cm.

Length of the hem measured from armpit: 34 cm or desired lenght.

Length of the sleeve measured from armpit: 49 cm desired lenght.

Circumference of the sleeve measured from the widest point:

36 (36, 36, 36, 36) (41, 41, 45,5, 45,5) 45,5 cm

YARN: Majo Garn Tweed Supreme (100 % Fine merino wool) 50 g / 350 m + Pearl Mohair (70 % Super Kid Mohair, 30 % silk) 25 g / 210 m held together OR other similar weight yarns. (You can replace Tweed Supreme with fingering weight yarn.)

You can also use DK-weight yarn only, just make sure that your gauge is the same as using two yarns together.

USAGE:

Tweed Supreme: 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) 6 balls of yarn /

150 (165, 180, 195, 215) (230, 250, 270, 285) 300 g.

Pearl Mohair: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10, 10) 11 balls of yarn /

125 (135, 150, 170, 185) (200, 225, 235, 250) 270 g

If you prefer longer sleeves or hem, please make sure you have little bit more yarn!

NEEDLES: 5 mm (80 cm) circular needles for body, 5 mm (40 cm) circular needles for the sleeves, 3 mm DPN’s for the sleeve rib, 3 mm (40/60 cm) circular needles for the collar

GAUGE: 22 sts x 26-28 rows = 10 x 10 cm with stockinette sts.

YOU ALSO NEED:´Tapestry needle, scrap yarn/cable and stitch markers

 

Saimi sweater is knitted top down using two yarns held together