Loveknit Hybrid Sweater

The sweater is worked from the top down, with raglan increases to shape the shoulders. The neckline is finished with a ribbed edge that is then folded over and sewn down on the inside. If you are an experienced knitter, you can also knit it down as you work the first round.

The sweater has a slightly oversized fit with slim sleeves. It can suit many different body shapes, but the fit will vary depending on your shape.

The gauge is 10 stitches = 10 cm.

The sweater measures 112 (124) 136 cm in circumference and will fit a bust measurement of approximately 70–95 (95–110) 110–130 cm.

Yarn requirements

(Approximate amounts)

The sweater shown in the picture is knitted with 1 strand of New Sky by Mayflower, colour 063 Sand, together with 1 strand of Brigitte No. 3, colour 20 White. For this lovely combination, you will need 5 (6) 6 balls of New Sky and 6 (7) 7 balls of Brigitte No. 3.

Or:

1 strand of brushed alpaca Fashion Light Luxury by Rico, together with 1 strand of Brigitte No. 3. You will need 5 (6) 6 balls of alpaca and 6 (7) 7 balls of mohair.

Or:

Brushed alpaca Fashion Light Luxury by Rico held double. You will need 10 (12) 12 balls.

Or:

1 strand of Puno by Gepard, together with 1 strand of kid silk mohair. You will need 6 (7) 7 balls of Puno and 3 (4) 4 balls of Mayflower Kid Silk Mohair.

Many other yarn qualities can also be used. Always make a gauge swatch beforehand.

It is important to make a gauge swatch to check that your gauge is correct. The sweater can be knitted in many different types of yarn, so feel free to experiment.

You will need

9 mm circular needles: one short 40 cm needle for the sleeves, and one 60 cm or 80–100 cm needle for the body.

8 mm circular needles: one short 40 cm needle for the neckline, and a longer needle for the ribbed hem and for the sleeve cuffs if you want to use the Magic Loop technique.

Alternatively, use 7 or 8 mm double-pointed needles for the sleeve cuffs.

8 stitch markers. You can also simply make 8 loops from a contrasting colour of cotton yarn. These are easy to work with.

2 stitch holders, or scraps of yarn for holding stitches.

Sizes: XS/S (M/L) XL/XXL