Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9]
Finished chest circumference: 89 (100, 109, 120, 129) [140, 149, 160, 169]cm / 35.5 (40, 43.5, 48, 51.5) [56, 59.5, 64, 67.5]”
See Schematic for more detailed measurements.
Suggested fit approx. 10 – 20cm / 4 – 8” positive ease. Sample shown in size 4 with 17.5cm / 7” positive ease.
Finished garment measurements are taken with relaxed fabric after blocking, so please knit a gauge swatch.
Materials
Yarn for Sweater:
Studio Worsted, The Neighborhood Fiber Co. 200g/ 8oz (365m /400yds, 100% Superwash Merino).
Sample shown in Charles Centre.
Yarn for Sweater with Turtleneck:
619 (695, 782, 858, 929) [1019, 1129, 1128, 1334] g
22 (25, 28, 30, 33) [36, 40, 43, 47] oz
997 (1119, 1258, 1381, 1495) [1640, 1818, 1977, 2148] m
1093 (1226, 1379, 1513, 1639)[1797, 1992, 2167, 2354] yds
Yarn for Sweater with Mock Turtleneck:
556 (629, 713, 790, 858) [948, 1055, 1154, 1258] g
20 (22, 25, 28, 30) [33, 37, 41, 44] oz
896 (1013, 1148, 1271, 1381) [1526, 1699, 1858, 2025] m
981 (1110, 1258, 1393, 1514) [1673, 1862, 2036, 2219] yds
Yarn for Sleeveless Sweater with Mock Turtleneck:
459 (524, 603, 673, 735) [817, 917, 1009, 1100] g
16 (18, 21, 24, 26) [29, 32, 36, 39] oz
738 (843, 971, 1084, 1183) [1316, 1476, 1624, 1771] m
809 (924, 1064, 1188, 1296) [1442, 1618, 1780, 1941] yds
Tools:
Needles
– Size 4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length (or size needed to obtain gauge) to knit the garment, and sleeves, and turtleneck. If not using magic loop for sleeves or turtleneck, then a set of double pointed needles, or needles for your preferred method of small circumference knitting, will be required.
– Size 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80cm / 32” length (or size needed to obtain gauge) to knit the sleeve cuffs and a portion of the turtleneck. If not using magic loop for sleeves or turtleneck, then a set of double pointed needles, or needles for your preferred method of small circumference knitting, will be required.
Spare gauge-size or below DPN for 3-Needle Bind Off
Tapestry/darning needle
Stitch markers 9 (1 unique for EOR).
Removable marker (1, optional).
Waste yarn or spare needles.
Gauge
18 sts x 27 rnds = 10cm x 10cm (4”x 4”) in stocking stitch worked in the round after blocking on largest needle. Tip: Wet block, pin swatch and leave to dry.
Construction Notes:
The Big Ease is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. Commencing with the back and front the broken ribbed hems are worked flat, separately, then they are joined after a deep split seam to commence the body working in the round.
The front and back are then separated at the armholes and worked separately with shoulder short rowing and neck shaping on both sides. The front and back are then joined using a 3-needle bind off technique. The mock/ turtle neck is then knit, followed by the sleeves, both of which are worked in the round.
