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Jil Sweater

Jil Sweater

$6.50Price
Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate / Advanced
 
Jil sweater is a timeless brioche knitwear that designed to be suitable for every day. This casual-fit garment features bell-shape neckline, saddle shoulders, 3/4 length sleeves, classic brioche line work with ribbing edges.
Jil sweater is worked from top down in brioche stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
 
MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference:  106 (110) 118 (127) 132 (138) 147 cm
[41.7 (43.3) 46.5 (50) 52 (54.3) 57.9 inches]
Length (measured from mid-back):  50 (51) 53 (55) 57 (58) 60 cm
[19.7 (20) 20.9 (21.6) 22.4 (22.8) 23.6 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
2.5 mm [US 1.5] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
KNITTING DENSITY
In brioche stitch using 3.5 mm [US 4] needles after blocking
18.5 sts x 54 rows (27 knit stitches in brioche stitch) = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is intended for a relaxing fit with approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 cm [33.5-35.5 (35.5-37.5) 37.5-39.5 (39.5-43.25) 43.25-47.25 (47.25-51.25) 51.25-55 inches]. 
For example, if your measurement of bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) is 88 cm [34.6 inches], according to the calculation, you would pick the garment with finished circumference of 103 cm [40.5 inches]. So a size XS would be the choice. When in between sizes, knit a size up would be the recommendation.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (350) 400 gr.        
Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Dusty Sea Green
150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 250 gr.        
Isager, Aplaca 1, 50 gr. / 400 m - Thyme
Knit the sweater with 1 strand of Merino and 1 strand of Alpaca 1.
 
Yarn Alternatives
PAIR 1 strand of fingering yarn (4 ply) yarn WITH 1 strand of light fingering (3 ply) or lace (2 ply) yarn
 
POSSIBLE DIFFICULTY
  • If first time working with brioche stitch, it might take longer to get used to brioche knitting flow.
  • Working short rows in brioche stitch is not an easy process if not familiar with both techniques.
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