Sorbet Sweater (ENG)
The Sorbet Sweater is a super cosy and relaxed sweater worked in a chunky yarn which makes it a quick project to finish. The sweater is worked top down with a decorative fan-like lace motif on the front and back, and a simple V-shaped lace on the sleeves.
The sleeves are 3/4 length but can easily be modified to a full length by working a few more rounds before binding off. The voluminous collar makes the sweater feel very luxurious and the fit of the body is slightly cropped for a contemporary silhouette.
Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆
Pattern available in: English
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Finished bust circumference: 111.5 (115) 121.5 (125) 131.5 (138.5) 141.5 (146.5) cm / 44 (45.25) 47.75 (49.25) 51.75 (54.5) 55.75 (57.75)"
Length from underarm to hem: 23 (23) 24 (26.5) 28.5 (27.5) 30 (32) cm / 9 (9) 9.5 (10.5) 11 (10.75) 11.75 (12.5)”
Sleeve length from underarm: 37.5 (37.5) 42 (47) 47 (52) 57.5 (63) cm / 14.75 (14.75) 16.5 (18.5) 18.5 (20.5) 22.5 (25)”
Choose the size that is 15-30 cm / 6-11.75” bigger than your bust circumference.
Sample in size S (Kika’s bust circumference is approx 87 cm / 34.25” ).
Gauge:
12 sts x 18 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 7 mm (US10.5) needles in St st, after blocking.
Needles:
6mm (US10) circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use magic loop technique instead).
7 mm (US10.5) circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body and 40-60 cm / 16-24” or DPNs for the sleeves (or use magic loop technique).
Notions:
8 stitch markers (optional: use 3 different colored markers: 1 in color A, 3 in color B and 4 in color C), stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle.
Yarn suggestions:
500 (550) (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 g of 100% Baby Alpaca (100% baby alpaca - 112 m / 122 yds / 50 g) in color Salmon together with 100 (100) 125 (125) (150) 150 (175) 175 g La Bien Aimée Kumo (74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk - 300 m / 328 yds / 50 g) in color Peach Sweater together with 100 (100) (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) 200 g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk - 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in color Cream.
The sweater is worked holding two strands of alpaca, and one strand of each silk mohairs together (4 strands altogether).
Yarn alternatives:
450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 (850) g of Sandnes Garn Kos (62% baby alpaca, 29% polyamide, 9 % wool - 150 m / 164 yds / 50 g) or Drops Air (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool - 150 m / 164 yds / 50 g) holding two strands together.
Or, using one strand of chunky weight yarn or two strands of worsted weight yarn together.
Note: Please be aware that adjusting the length of the sleeves and body of the sweater will affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.
