Juice Sweater
The Juice Sweater is the perfect blend of modern elegance and effortless comfort. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down and the yoke is shaped with evenly spaced increases. The increase segments create a subtle yet decorative detail which give the Juice sweater a minimal and contemporary look.
The oversized fit makes the sweater feel relaxed while the narrow sleeves add a feminine touch. This design embodies casual luxury—perfect for lounging at home or stepping out in style. Thoughtful features like side splits at the hem add to its flowy, easy-to-wear feel, while German Short Rows ensure a beautifully tailored fit at the neck.
A timeless staple that balances comfort and sophistication, the Juice Sweater is a project you’ll love knitting—and a wardrobe essential you’ll reach for again and again.
Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆
The Juice Sweater is the perfect blend of modern elegance and effortless comfort. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down and the yoke is shaped with evenly spaced increases. The increase segments create a subtle yet decorative detail which give the Juice sweater a minimal and contemporary look.
The oversized fit makes the sweater feel relaxed while the narrow sleeves add a feminine touch. This design embodies casual luxury—perfect for lounging at home or stepping out in style. Thoughtful features like side splits at the hem add to its flowy, easy-to-wear feel, while German Short Rows ensure a beautifully tailored fit at the neck.
A timeless staple that balances comfort and sophistication, the Juice Sweater is a project you’ll love knitting—and a wardrobe essential you’ll reach for again and again.
Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆
The Juice Sweater is the perfect blend of modern elegance and effortless comfort. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down and the yoke is shaped with evenly spaced increases. The increase segments create a subtle yet decorative detail which give the Juice sweater a minimal and contemporary look.
The oversized fit makes the sweater feel relaxed while the narrow sleeves add a feminine touch. This design embodies casual luxury—perfect for lounging at home or stepping out in style. Thoughtful features like side splits at the hem add to its flowy, easy-to-wear feel, while German Short Rows ensure a beautifully tailored fit at the neck.
A timeless staple that balances comfort and sophistication, the Juice Sweater is a project you’ll love knitting—and a wardrobe essential you’ll reach for again and again.
Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆
Sizes:
XS (S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 101 (110, 122) (128, 134, 143) (155, 167, 173) cm / 39 (43, 48) (50, 52, 56) (61, 65, 68)”.
Body length from underarm to hem: 37.5 (37.5, 37.5) (38.5, 38.5, 38.5) (40.5, 41.5, 41.5) cm / 14.75 (14.75, 14.75) (15.25, 15.25, 15.25) (16, 16.25, 16.25)”.
Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 45 cm / 17.75” (or desired length).
Upper sleeve circumference: 27.5 (29, 31) (32, 33, 34.5) (36.5, 38.5, 39.5) cm / 10.75 (11.5, 12.25) (12.5, 13, 13.5) (14.25, 15.25, 15.5)”.
Sleeve cuff circumference: 18.5 (20, 21.5) (22.5, 23, 24) (25.5, 27, 28) cm / 7.25 (7.75, 8.5) (8.75, 9, 9.5) (10, 10.5, 11)”.
The Juice Sweater is designed to have 20-30 cm / 8-12” of positive ease.
Sample in size M, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.75“..
Gauge:
20 sts x 27 rows / rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 4.5 mm / US7 needles in Stockinette st, after blocking.
25 sts x 32 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 3 mm / US2.5 needles in 1 x1 rib, after blocking.
Needles:
4.5 mm / US7: circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves or DPNs, or just 80-100 cm / 32-40” needles if you’re using Magic Loop technique.
3 mm / US2.5: circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body hem, 40-60 cm / 16-24” for collar and sleeve cuffs or DPNs, or just 80-100 cm / 32-40” needles if you’re using Magic Loop technique.
Notions:
16 stitch markers (I recommend using different colored markers as follows: 2 sets of 2 markers in colors one and two, 3 sets of 4 markers in colors three, four and five). Stitch wire or scrap yarn, tapestry needle.
Suggested yarn:
The sweater is worked with one strand of fingering weight yarn held together with one strand of lace weight yarn.
You’ll need approx.:
1175 (1295, 1410) (1530, 1645, 1765) (1880, 2000, 2115) m / 1280 (1420, 1540) (1670, 1800, 1930) (2060, 2190, 2310) yds of fingering weight yarn together with
1175 (1295, 1410) (1530, 1645, 1765) (1880, 2000, 2115) m / 1280 (1420, 1540) (1670, 1800, 1930) (2060, 2190, 2310) yds of lace weight yarn.
Sample knitted with yarns:
Green sample
250 (275, 300) (325, 350, 375) (400, 425, 450) g of Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% merino wool - 235 m / 266 yds / 50 g) in the color 9564 together with
140 (155, 170) (180, 195, 210) (225, 240, 250) g of Filcolana Tilia (70% kid mohair, 30% silk - 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g) in the color 326.
The sweater is worked by holding one strand of merino together with one strand of silk mohair.
