Stripy Affair Sweater
For anyone struggling with the idea of sticking to just one colour for the next project, this one's for you. The Stripy Affair sweater is worked top down on 5 mm (US8) needles holding together one strand of merino and two strands of silk mohair. It has a flattering V-neck, dropped shoulders and a relaxed fit – a combination that looks gorgeous on most body types. The generous sleeves and body are finished with a wide 2x2 rib to give the piece a modern and luxurious feel.
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Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
Finished garment measurements:
a. Finished bust circumference: 91 (102) 113.5 (124.5) 138 (144.5) cm / 36.5 (41) 45.25 (49.75) 55 (57.75)”.
b. Length from back neck to hem: 50 (51) 52 (52) 53 (53) cm / 19.75 (20) 20.5 (20.5) 21 (21)”.
c. Sleeve length from underarm: 44 (45) 46 (47) 49 (49) cm / 17.25 (17.75) 18 (18.5) 19.25 (19.25)”.
d. Upper sleeve circumference: 38 (40) 42 (44.5) 46.5 (49) cm / 15 (16) 17 (17.75) 18.75 (19.5)”.
e. Cuff circumference: 31 (33.5) 35.5 (38) 40 (42) cm / 12.5 (13.25) 14.25 (15) 16 (17)”.
Choose a size that is 10-20 cm / 4-7.75” bigger than your bust circumference.
Sample in size S, Kikas bust circumference is approx 87 cm / 34”.
Gauge:
18 sts x 25 rows / rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 5 mm (US8) needles in St st holding two strands mohair and one strand of merino wool together, after blocking (or steam blocking).
Needles:
4 mm (US6) circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” and 80-100 cm / 32-40”, and DPNs for sleeve rib if you’re not using magic loop technique.
5 mm (US8) circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” and 80-100 cm / 32-40”.
Yarn:
MC:
50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Merino (100% merino wool - 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g) in color Rose Clay together with 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Rose Clay (70% mohair, 30% silk - 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g).
CC1:
50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Merino in color Autumn together with 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Autumn.
CC2:
50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Merino in color Powder together with 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Powder.
CC3:
100 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) g Knitting For Olive Merino in color Soft Peach together with 100 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Soft Peach.
The sweater is worked holding two strands of mohair together with one strand of merino.
