The Weekender
Bottom up, seamless, oversized sweater.
Skill Level: intermediate
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Measurements:
39.5 (44, 48.5, 52, 56.5)(60, 64.5, 68, 72.5)”
100.5 (112, 123, 132, 143.5)(152.5, 164, 173, 184) cm
Intended to be worn with approximately 10”/25.5cm of positive ease.
Sample: Shown in a size Small with 10” positive ease.
Yarn: Worsted Weight
330 (365, 405, 455, 500)(545, 590, 640, 683) g
915 (1015, 1130, 1265, 1385)(1520, 1640, 1790, 1910) yds
836 (928, 1033, 1157, 1267)(1390, 1500, 1637, 1747) m
Suggested Needles:
US 7/ 4.5mm - 40”/100 cm circular for tubular cast on
US 8/ 5mm - 40”/100 cm circular and DPNs for ribbing
US 9/5.5mm- 40”/100 cm circular and DPNs for main fabric
Notions: Stitch markers (3), tapestry needle, scissors, stitch holders or waste yarn, and a row counter is recommended
Gauge (worked over stockinette stitch in the round & blocked): 18 sts x 27 rows = 4”/10 cm
Techniques to Indulge In:Tubular cast on, tubular bind off, slipped stitches, ribbing, working inside out, picking up stitches, short rows, three needle bind off.