Feather sweater Novita Lumous
Cables on moss stitch, this sweater is light as a feather.
Designer
Sari Nordlund
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L/XL)XXL
Finished dimensions
body circumference 108(116)124(132)140 cm / 42½(45¾)48¾(52)55 in (the sweater is loose-fitting) length 49(50)52(55)58 cm / 19¼(19¾)20½(21¾)22¾ in inner sleeve length 44(45)46(47)48 cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18½)19 in
Yarn demand
Novita Lumous (607) Feather 150(200)200(250)300 g
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 3½ mm (US 4) or size needed; a 3½ mm circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline
Finished dimensions
body circumference 108(116)124(132)140 cm / 42½(45¾)48¾(52)55 in (the sweater is loose-fitting) length 49(50)52(55)58 cm / 19¼(19¾)20½(21¾)22¾ in inner sleeve length 44(45)46(47)48 cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18½)19 in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-* to end. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Double seed stitch and cable pattern: follow the chart and instructions.
- Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Back
Cast on 103(111)119(127)135 sts and begin ribbing with k1 (WS). Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Begin the double seed st and cable pattern on row 1 of chart I: (RS) work section A 6(8)10(12)14 times [= 12(16)20(24)28 sts], work section B (= 79 sts), work section C 6(8)10(12)14 times [= 12(16)20(24)28 sts]. Work rows 2-8 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-8.
When the piece measures 32(32)33(35)37 cm, on every other row bind off 1x3(3)3(3)4 sts, 1(1)2(2)2x2 sts and 2(2)2(2)3x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 89(97)101(109)113 sts.
When the armhole measures 15(16)17(18)19 cm, bind off the middle 37(37)39(39)41 sts for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row decrease 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)21 cm, bind off the 24(28)29(33)34 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Work like back until the armhole measures 8(9)10(11)12 cm.
Bind off the middle 29(29)31(31)33stsfor the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)21 cm, bind off the 24(28)29(33)34 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Cast on 41(41)45(49)49 sts and begin ribbing with k1 (WS). Work ribbing for 7 cm.
Begin the double seed st and cable pattern on row 1 of chart II: (RS) work section A 7(7)8(9)9 times [= 14(14)16(18)18 sts], work section B (= 13 sts), work section C 7(7)8(8)9 times [= 14(14)16(16)18 sts]. Work rows 2-8 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-8.
When the piece measures 17(15)16(17)15 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(3)2,5(2,5)2,5 cm 8(9)11(10)11 more times = 59(61)69(71)73 sts.
When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)48 cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(4)5(5)6 sts, 2x2 sts and 6(6)7(7)8x1 st at both ends. Bind off remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline: Using the circular needle pick up and knit 116(116)120(120)122 sts from the neckline. Work ribbing in the round for 2 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 108(116)124(132)140 cm / 42½(45¾)48¾(52)55 in (the sweater is loose-fitting) length 49(50)52(55)58 cm / 19¼(19¾)20½(21¾)22¾ in inner sleeve length 44(45)46(47)48 cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18½)19 in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *-* to end. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Double seed stitch and cable pattern: follow the chart and instructions.
- Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Back
Cast on 103(111)119(127)135 sts and begin ribbing with k1 (WS). Work ribbing for 6 cm.
Begin the double seed st and cable pattern on row 1 of chart I: (RS) work section A 6(8)10(12)14 times [= 12(16)20(24)28 sts], work section B (= 79 sts), work section C 6(8)10(12)14 times [= 12(16)20(24)28 sts]. Work rows 2-8 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-8.
When the piece measures 32(32)33(35)37 cm, on every other row bind off 1x3(3)3(3)4 sts, 1(1)2(2)2x2 sts and 2(2)2(2)3x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 89(97)101(109)113 sts.
When the armhole measures 15(16)17(18)19 cm, bind off the middle 37(37)39(39)41 sts for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row decrease 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)21 cm, bind off the 24(28)29(33)34 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Work like back until the armhole measures 8(9)10(11)12 cm.
Bind off the middle 29(29)31(31)33stsfor the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)21 cm, bind off the 24(28)29(33)34 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Cast on 41(41)45(49)49 sts and begin ribbing with k1 (WS). Work ribbing for 7 cm.
Begin the double seed st and cable pattern on row 1 of chart II: (RS) work section A 7(7)8(9)9 times [= 14(14)16(18)18 sts], work section B (= 13 sts), work section C 7(7)8(8)9 times [= 14(14)16(16)18 sts]. Work rows 2-8 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-8.
When the piece measures 17(15)16(17)15 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(3)2,5(2,5)2,5 cm 8(9)11(10)11 more times = 59(61)69(71)73 sts.
When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)48 cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(4)5(5)6 sts, 2x2 sts and 6(6)7(7)8x1 st at both ends. Bind off remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline: Using the circular needle pick up and knit 116(116)120(120)122 sts from the neckline. Work ribbing in the round for 2 cm. Bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
