Bubblelicious Sweater (ENG)
The Bubblelicious sweater is a delight of textures and a real showstopper piece that you’ll want to wear on repeat! The playful bobbles together with the classic cable motifs in the middle of both the front and back make this a really fun project to knit. The sweater has a dropped shoulder with wide and extra-long sleeves for a feminine and cozy look. You can customize the sleeve and body length to fit your preferences.
The sweater is worked top down seamlessly with charts for the different sections. You'll most likely learn the different patterns and cable motifs by heart quickly so you can enjoy the process while working on this engaging project. The work begins by shaping the back yoke flat while increasing for the shoulder seams. Then stitches are picked up from the right and left shoulder for the front yoke. The front and back yokes are joined together and worked in the round for the body. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves and the double folded collar and worked in the round.
Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆
The Bubblelicious sweater is a delight of textures and a real showstopper piece that you’ll want to wear on repeat! The playful bobbles together with the classic cable motifs in the middle of both the front and back make this a really fun project to knit. The sweater has a dropped shoulder with wide and extra-long sleeves for a feminine and cozy look. You can customize the sleeve and body length to fit your preferences.
The sweater is worked top down seamlessly with charts for the different sections. You'll most likely learn the different patterns and cable motifs by heart quickly so you can enjoy the process while working on this engaging project. The work begins by shaping the back yoke flat while increasing for the shoulder seams. Then stitches are picked up from the right and left shoulder for the front yoke. The front and back yokes are joined together and worked in the round for the body. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves and the double folded collar and worked in the round.
Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆
The Bubblelicious sweater is a delight of textures and a real showstopper piece that you’ll want to wear on repeat! The playful bobbles together with the classic cable motifs in the middle of both the front and back make this a really fun project to knit. The sweater has a dropped shoulder with wide and extra-long sleeves for a feminine and cozy look. You can customize the sleeve and body length to fit your preferences.
The sweater is worked top down seamlessly with charts for the different sections. You'll most likely learn the different patterns and cable motifs by heart quickly so you can enjoy the process while working on this engaging project. The work begins by shaping the back yoke flat while increasing for the shoulder seams. Then stitches are picked up from the right and left shoulder for the front yoke. The front and back yokes are joined together and worked in the round for the body. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves and the double folded collar and worked in the round.
Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 104 (112, 120, 128) (136, 142) (150, 158) (166, 174) cm / 41 (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.5, 56) (59, 62.25) (65.5, 68.5) “.
Length from underarm to hem: 27.5 (30, 33.5, 36.5) (39.5, 42.5, 45.5) (49, 52) (55, 58) cm / 11 (11.75, 13, 14.5) (15.5, 16.75, 18) (19.25, 20.5) (21.5, 22.75) “.
Sleeve length from underarm: 42.5 cm / 16.75” all sizes (or, desired length).
Upper sleeve circumference: 34 (34, 34, 34) (34, 42) (42, 42) (42, 42) cm / 13.5 (13.5, 13.5, 13.5) (13.5, 16.5) (16.5, 16.5) (16.5, 16.5)”.
Cuff circumference: 31 (31, 31, 31) (31, 38) (38, 38) (38, 38) cm / 12.25 (12.25, 12.25, 12.25) (12.25, 15) (15, 15) (15, 15)”.
Choose a size that is 15-25 cm / 6-10” bigger than your bust circumference for a relaxed look, or a size that is 35-50 cm / 14-19.5” bigger for a more oversized look (like in the photos).
Sample shown in size XL, Kika has a bust of approx. 89 cm / 35”.
Gauge:
20 sts x 26 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Chart B cable stitch pattern on 5 mm / US8 needles, after blocking.
22 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 wire or scrap yarn.
Needles:
3 mm / US2.5: circular needles 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 instead).
5 mm / US8: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just 80-100 cm / 32-40” needles if you’re using Magic Loop technique.
Suggested yarn:
The sweater can be worked by holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together with one strand of lace weight yarn or with one strand of DK weight yarn together with one strand of lace weight yarn.
You need approx.
2250 (2375, 2500, 2626) (2750, 2875) (3000, 3125) (3250, 3375) m /
2461 (2597, 2734, 2872) (3007, 3144) (3281, 3417) (3553, 3689) yds of fingering weight yarn
or
1125 (1190, 1250, 1315) (1375, 1440) (1500, 1565) (1625, 1690) m /
1230 (1301, 1367, 1438) (1504, 1575) (1640, 1711) (1777, 1848) yds of DK weight yarn
together with
1125 (1190, 1250, 1315) (1375, 1440) (1500, 1565) (1625, 1690) m /
1230 (1301, 1367, 1438) (1504, 1575) (1640, 1711) (1777, 1848) yds of lace weight yarn.
