Stripy Affair Sweater

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For anyone struggling with the idea of sticking to just one colour for the next project, this one's for you. The Stripy Affair sweater is worked top down on 5 mm (US8) needles holding together one strand of merino and two strands of silk mohair. It has a flattering V-neck, dropped shoulders and a relaxed fit – a combination that looks gorgeous on most body types. The generous sleeves and body are finished with a wide 2x2 rib to give the piece a modern and luxurious feel.

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Color blocking sweater with different sections in pink, rust, white, and beige, featuring a V-neck and striped cuffs on the beige sleeves.

Sizes:

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)

Finished garment measurements:

a. Finished bust circumference: 91 (102) 113.5 (124.5) 138 (144.5) cm / 36.5 (41) 45.25 (49.75) 55 (57.75)”.

b. Length from back neck to hem: 50 (51) 52 (52) 53 (53) cm / 19.75 (20) 20.5 (20.5) 21 (21)”.

c. Sleeve length from underarm: 44 (45) 46 (47) 49 (49) cm / 17.25 (17.75) 18 (18.5) 19.25 (19.25)”.

d. Upper sleeve circumference: 38 (40) 42 (44.5) 46.5 (49) cm / 15 (16) 17 (17.75) 18.75 (19.5)”.

e. Cuff circumference: 31 (33.5) 35.5 (38) 40 (42) cm / 12.5 (13.25) 14.25 (15) 16 (17)”.

Choose a size that is 10-20 cm / 4-7.75” bigger than your bust circumference.

Sample in size S, Kikas bust circumference is approx 87 cm / 34”.

Gauge:

18 sts x 25 rows / rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 5 mm (US8) needles in St st holding two strands mohair and one strand of merino wool together, after blocking (or steam blocking).

Needles:

4 mm (US6) circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” and 80-100 cm / 32-40”, and DPNs for sleeve rib if you’re not using magic loop technique.

5 mm (US8) circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” and 80-100 cm / 32-40”.

Yarn:

MC:

50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Merino (100% merino wool - 250 m / 273 yds / 50 g) in color Rose Clay together with 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Rose Clay (70% mohair, 30% silk - 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g).

CC1:

50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Merino in color Autumn together with 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Autumn.

CC2:

50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Merino in color Powder together with 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Powder.

CC3:

100 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) g Knitting For Olive Merino in color Soft Peach together with 100 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Soft Peach.

The sweater is worked holding two strands of mohair together with one strand of merino.

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A woman standing on a beach with windswept hair, wearing a color-blocked sweater in shades of pink, orange, and cream, with ocean waves in the background.

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