{"product_id":"the-simple-sweater-pattern","title":"The Simple Sweater pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Simple Sweater is a design created by Purl Foundry - this pattern comes in a beautifully design folded printed pattern that fits into your project bag easily!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo minimalist with this relaxed fit, drop-shoulder sweater. This sweater enjoys a loose silhouette with a wide neckline and subtle shaping along the neck edge and sleeves. Great for marle, variegated or speckle yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpt for either two lightweight strands (we used 4 ply and laceweight together) held double for a marle fabric, or just go for a straight 8 ply \/ DK weight yarn. Knit in the round from the bottom up before separating at the underarms to work flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit in the round from the bottom up. Sleeves and neckline are picked up and knit once the shoulders are seamed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit \u0026amp; Yarn Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to fibres, anything goes for this sweater as long as you can meet the gauge with a soft, stable fabric. We recommend 8 ply\/DK weight yarn or, for a marled effect, two strands in complementary colours of 4 ply\/fingering held double. The simple stockinette knit is a great canvas for texture and speckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models are wearing size B. The blonde model wears the sweater with approx 13.5 cm \/ 5.5” positive ease. Designed to be worn with 4-6” \/ 10-15 cm ease. Sizes read as A (B, C, D) (E, F, G, H). The dark haired model wears the same size, but with a lot more ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished bust measurements: cm =\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 (100, 104, 111.5) (115, 123, 127, 132) \/ \u003cstrong\u003einches =\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 (40, 41.5, 44.75) (46, 49.25, 50.75, 53). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Quantity: metres =\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,230 (1,230, 1353, 1353) (1,476, 1,476, 1,476, 1,599) \/ \u003cstrong\u003eyards =\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,340 (1,340, 1,474, 1,474) (1,608, 1,608, 1,608, 1,742).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sample was made by holding together two strands of fingering\/4ply yarn, resulting in a marled effect. For this for double-strand 4ply version, you'll need the quantity above in EACH yarn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 mm\/US 4 circular needle for ribbing and 4.5 mm\/US 7 circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeves are worked in the round using the magic loop method, but you could just opt for a shorter cord with your circulars or use DPNs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 stitches and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the pattern on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/the-simple-sweater-3\" title=\"The Simple Sweater\"\u003eRavelry here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maker Maker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50535634796737,"sku":"16893","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2538\/8634\/files\/TheSimpleSweater2.jpg?v=1787801277","url":"https:\/\/makermakerstore.com\/products\/the-simple-sweater-pattern","provider":"Maker Maker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}