Cosette
This top down raglan V neck is a simple knit, with a stylish little detail to set it apart. It was born from a dive into the super special part of my stash that houses all those lovely multicolored skeins that I don’t regret buying but never really had a plan for when I purchased them..... I think this pattern lends itself incredibly well to variegated and speckled yarns, and that holding the yarn double helps to cut down on any pooling or striping that might otherwise occur when holding the same yarn alone. This s a fun pattern to play with color and break out those super special and ridiculously beautiful color ways and get to wear them in a cozy everyday sweater! That said, you could also substitute a heavier yarn and hold it single!
Yarn
Republic of Wool Flossy Fingering (75% Merino Superwash 25% Nylon 100g/ 463 yards Shown in Hundred Acre Wood < 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) 5 skeins, approximately 1110 (1250, 1380, 1560) (1720, 1860, 2000) 2160 yards total.*Yarn held double
*A note on yardage: this estimate is based on a 3/4 sleeve, 10-11” body length (measured from underarm), if you plan to add length to either the sleeves or body (or both) you will need to increase your yardage accordingly.
Materials
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 20” cord
US Size 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles or DPN’s
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 20” cord
Stitch markers (5)
Tapestry needle
Waste Yarn or spare circular needles
Removable stitch marker (1) Finished Measurements
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) 8 Shown in size 3 with approximately 8” positive ease.
Bust/Body Circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48) (52, 57, 60) 65”/ 90 (100, 110, 120) (130, 140 150) 165 cm
Upper Arm Circumference: 13 (14, 15, 17) (18, 19.5, 21) 22.5” 32.5 (35, 37.5, 42.5) (45, 48.75, 50) 57.8 cm
Wrist Circumference: 8.2 (9, 9.8, 11.4) (12.2, 13.4, 14.6) 15.8” / 20.8 (22.9, 24.9, 29) (31, 34, 37) 40.1 cm
Height to Underarm: (Measured from the top of the split seam on the side of the sweater) 8 (8, 8.5, 8.5) (8.5, 9, 9) 9” / 20.3 (20.3, 21.6, 21.6) (21.6, 22.9, 22.9) 22.9 cm
All text and images c 2020, Annie Haas. All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only. Designer can be contacted at thisbirdknitsdaily@gmail.com Find me on Instagram @this.bird.knits
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Gauge
16 stitches x 24 rows = 4 x 4” stockinette stitch with US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles, with yarn held double, (after blocking)
Notes
This sweater is knit from the top down. The shoulder shaping is worked at the beginning of the sweater, which is knit flat. Once the V neck shaping has been completed, the sweater is joined in the round and knit that was to the hem. Sleeve stitches are placed on waste yarn or spare needles, then picked up and knit in the round down to the cuff. The hem is split on the sides, with a slightly longer hem in the back. The hem can easily be knit in the round and the length of the sweater can be adjusted but keep in mind that you will need more yardage than the estimates if you choose to make your sweater longer.
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