Basically Perfect Sweater
The Basically Perfect sweater has everything you want in a basic knit: the simple design together with the flattering round neckline makes this a soft and modern classic. The sweater is worked top down seamlessly with a dropped shoulder for a contemporary and slightly boxy fit. The extra long sleeves gives the sweater a feminine look and the slightly cropped body length makes it easy to dress up or down styled with a casual pair of jeans or worn with a dress. The sweater is worked with a 5 mm / US 8 needle in a light yarn combo for an airy and delicate fabric that oozes comfort and luxury.
Difficulty: Advanced Easy ★★☆☆
Pattern available in: English
View the pattern on Ravelry.
The Basically Perfect sweater has everything you want in a basic knit: the simple design together with the flattering round neckline makes this a soft and modern classic. The sweater is worked top down seamlessly with a dropped shoulder for a contemporary and slightly boxy fit. The extra long sleeves gives the sweater a feminine look and the slightly cropped body length makes it easy to dress up or down styled with a casual pair of jeans or worn with a dress. The sweater is worked with a 5 mm / US 8 needle in a light yarn combo for an airy and delicate fabric that oozes comfort and luxury.
Difficulty: Advanced Easy ★★☆☆
Pattern available in: English
View the pattern on Ravelry.
The Basically Perfect sweater has everything you want in a basic knit: the simple design together with the flattering round neckline makes this a soft and modern classic. The sweater is worked top down seamlessly with a dropped shoulder for a contemporary and slightly boxy fit. The extra long sleeves gives the sweater a feminine look and the slightly cropped body length makes it easy to dress up or down styled with a casual pair of jeans or worn with a dress. The sweater is worked with a 5 mm / US 8 needle in a light yarn combo for an airy and delicate fabric that oozes comfort and luxury.
Difficulty: Advanced Easy ★★☆☆
Pattern available in: English
View the pattern on Ravelry.
Sizes:
(XXS, XS) (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: (91, 98) (111, 122, 131) (140, 146,5, 155.5) (166.5, 175.5) cm / (35.75, 38.5) (43.75, 47.5, 51.5) (55, 57.75, 61.25) (65.5, 69)”.
Body length from underarm to hem: (32, 33) (34, 35, 35) (36, 37, 38) (39, 39) cm / (12.5, 13) (13.5, 13.75, 13.75) (14.25, 14.5, 15) (15.25, 15.25)” (or desired length).
Sleeve length from underarm to hem: 52 cm / 20.5” all sizes (or desired length).
Upper sleeve circumference: (33.5, 35.5) (39, 41,43.5) (45.5, 48, 50) (53.5, 55.5) cm / (13.25, 14) (15.25, 16.25, 17) (17.75, 18.75, 19.75) (21, 21.75)”.
Cuff circumference (before ribbing): (25, 27) (30, 31, 33) (34, 36, 38) (40, 42) cm / (9.75, 10.75) (11.75, 12.25, 13) (13.5, 14.25, 15) (15.75, 16.5)”.
The Basically Perfect sweater is designed to have about 15-20 cm / 6-10” positive ease for a relaxed fit, if you’d like a more oversized look choose one size above.
Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 89 cm / 35”.
Gauge:
18 sts x 25 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US8 needles, after blocking.
20 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in 1 x 1 rib on 3 mm / US2.5 needles, after blocking.
Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.
Needles:
3 mm / US2.5: circular needle 40-60 cm / 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use Magic Loop technique).
5 mm / US8: circular needle 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, and circular needle 40 cm / 16” for sleeves or DPNs (or use Magic Loop technique).
Sample knitted with yarn:
(200, 225) (250, 275, 300) (325, 350, 375) (400, 425) g of Filcolana Merci (50% wool, 50% cotton - 200 m / 210 yds / 50 g) in color Natural White 101
together with
(115, 130) (145, 155, 170) (185, 200, 215) (230, 245) g of Filcolana Alva (100% alpaca - 175 m / 185 yds/ 25g) in color Natural White 101
together with
(95, 105) (120, 130, 145) (155, 165, 180) (190, 200) g of Filcolana Tilia (75% kid mohair, 15% silk - 210 m / 220 yds/ 25 g) in color Natural White 101.
The sweater is worked by holding three strands together.
Suggested yarn:
You can work the sweater with one strand of DK or sport weight yarn (approx. 200-300 m / 219- 310 yds / 100 g) or combine a fingering weight yarn together with one or two strands of lace weight yarn to create an airy and light fabric.
You need approx.:
(800, 900) (1000, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1400, 1500) (1600, 1700) m / (875, 985) (1095, 1205, 1315) (1425, 1530, 1640) (1750, 1860) yds of DK or sport weight yarn.
