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Have fun making this sporty sweater and end up a winner.

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Pattern
This design was inspired by athletic sportswear. Choose superfine merino wool or a blend of cotton/bamboo/silk/elastic nylon to make it very wearable with a shirt, t-shirt, or, what the heck, no shirt at all. The sleeves and body are worked separately in stockinette from the top down, then sewn together to create a classic crewneck.

This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

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- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
This pattern was designed for:

Sueño from HiKoo 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Bamboo 255 yards/100 grams US 3-7/3.25-4.5mm needles Approx. 5-6 stitches per inch DK weight

Balls in primary A and secondary B colors for size S(M, L, XL) =
Color A Body 4(5, 5, 5) 
Color B Sleeves 3 (3, 4, 4)

Trendsetter’s Merino 6 DK 100% Superfine Merino
This high-quality merino yarn is designed to be extra smooth as well as soft. A 6-ply, high twist, washable yarn with loft and stretch, so it’s not only easy to care for, its easy to knit.

Balls in primary A and secondary B colors for size S(M, L, XL) =
Color A Body - 7 (8, 8, 9)
Color B Sleeves - 5 (5, 6, 6)

Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Needles

• US7 16"/40.5cm circular
• US7 24"/60cm or 32"/80cm circular
• US7 double-pointed
• Stitch Markers

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

Size

• Small – Finished Chest 38.8"/99cm
• Medium – Finished Chest 40.8"/103.5cm
• Large – Finished Chest 43.5"/110.5cm
• X-Large – Finished Chest 46.5"/118cm

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Our favorite sporty sweater has been re-imagined in delicious Basis fingering weight. The pairing of two variegated yarns that were meant to be united almost guarantees compliments when you finish this project.

This fingering weight yarn is a very light and very special blend. It is mostly cool, soft cotton, that has been enhanced with a bit of wool to give it resilience. Plus, cashmere to add a luxurious glow. It provides clear stitch definition and has a delightful hand when knitting, because while being cotton based it knits like wool. And last but not least the color variegations include some subtle touches to elevate the sophistication of your finished work.

The sleeves and body are knitted separately in stockinette, then sewn together to create a classic crewneck. Both the upper body and sleeves are worked flat from the top down to the bottom of the armhole. Then the lower body and sleeves are worked in the round from the armhole to the cuff and hem. Tackle this modern version of a classic sporty sweater and you’re sure to have a homerun.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations and links to tutorial videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun. Visit the Knitting Help page on our web site.

Yarn
Basis from Trendsetter Yarns

• 75% Cotton, 16% Wool, 9% Cashmere
• 210 yards/50 grams
• US 5/3.75mm needles
• Approx. 6 stitches per inch
• Fingering weight

Yarn Needed for Francis
S (M. L, XL) = 1 (1, 13, 13) balls

Gauge for Francis Pattern
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4”/10cm on US 7/4.5mm

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US5/3.75mm and US7/4.5mm 16’’/40.5cm circular*
• US5/3.75mm and US7/ 4.5mm 24’’/60cm circular *
• US7/4.5mm double-pointed *
• Removable stitch markers and stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

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How about a contemporary take on the cable sweater? This casually elegant piece in a cashmere, merino and silk blend yarn incorporates single cables down the center of the chest, back and each sleeve.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
Set against a field of stockinette, and worked using the intarsia technique, the result is a multi-season sweater that can be worn from fall to spring. Comprised of four pieces, front, back, and two sleeves, each worked top down and with German short rows to shape the neck, the result is a project that is rewarding in more ways than one. The knitting is interesting, and the outcome is luxurious.

StitchSaver^™ Row Checker

"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun.  Knitting Help

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarn.

Schoppel’s Cashmere Queen, 35% Cashmere, 45% Merino Wool, 20% Silk
Cashmere, silk and wool are combined in this unique single-ply yarn. A patented technique that just slightly felts the yarn creates a single ply that resists the normal pilling and enhances stitch definition.

Skeins needed for color A and B S(M, L, XL) = 8/3(8/3, 9/3, 9/3)

Gauge: 21.5 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US5/3.75mm* 24”/60cm circular*
• US4/3.5mm*** 24”/60cm circular
• Cable needle in a size comparable to US5/3.75mm**
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

* or two sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge
** or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

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A link to this downloadable pattern (PDF) will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable patterns are nonrefundable.