Urban Knit - Ballerine Sweater, in English

Ohje on englanniksi ja paperikopio.  This pattern is in English and paper copy.

Urban Knit by Leeni Hoimela.

Effortless stockinette stitch makes this project accessible to all skill levels. Shoulder seam details and hight collar complete the trendy look.

Level ●●○○○ (2 of 5)

How to work the knitwear: The Ballerine sweater is worked from the top down. First, the back neck piece is worked, then divided into front and back sections. These are worked separately down to the underarms, after which the sweater is joined in round. The sleeve stitches are picked up from the armholes and worked in round down to the cuffs.

Finally, the collar is worked in ribbing. You can either work a funnel neck or fold the collar twice. 

The sweater features beautiful shoulder seams formed by frequent increases while knitting the neck piece. When wearing the fluffy pullover, I feel like an urban ballerina.

Sizes

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

Size guide

The sweater is designed to be worn with approx. 15-25 cm / 6-10” of positive ease at bust - so the size doesn’t have to be too precise. First, measure your own bust (or your widest upper body part). Then, add 15-25 cm / 6-10” to your bust circumference. You can also measure your favourite sweater - the size depends on whether you prefer an oversized or a more fitted style. Compare that number to the finished measurements (below) and choose the closest size. 

Pictured in size S - my bust 85 cm / 34”

Finished measurements

Bust circumference: 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) 160 (170) cm / 40 (44) 48 (52) 56 (60) 64 (68)”

Length from neck to hem: 60 cm / 24” in all sizes or preferred

Upper arm circumference: 37.5 (40) 40 (42) 43.5 (46) 47 (49) cm /  15 (16) 16 (16.75) 17.5 (18.5) 18.75 (19.5)”

Sleeve length: 50 cm / 20” in all sizes or preferred

Yarn

270 (310) 350 (390) 440 (500) 540 (600) g of Sandnes Garn Ballerina Chunky Mohair (77 % mohair, 18 % wool, 5 % nylon – 50 g / 135 m), color Scarlet Red (4018) or Ballet Tutu (3509).

Or any other mohair yarn that goes to gauge. 

Needles

2.5 mm (US1.5) and 4 mm (US6) long circular needles and DPNs if you don’t magic loop the sleeves and collar.

Notions

Tapestry needle, elastic thread (optional).

Gauge

17 sts x 22 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette st with 4 mm (US3) needle.