Short brioche sweater for women Novita Natura

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This boxy sweater features a dropped shoulder and wide cuffs. Knitted from 100 % wool yarn Novita Natura.
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    N04183
    Size
    XS/S(M/L)XL/XXL

    Yarn demand
    Novita Natura
    (051) Cranberry 700(800)900 g

    Needles and other supplies
    Circular needle:
    Novita 9 mm or the size needed to obtain gauge.

    Double-pointed needles:
    Novita 9 mm for the sleeves

    Designer
    Mari Kangas

    Front and back

    With the yarn held double, loosely cast on 60(68)76 sts. Begin working brioche st in the round from row 1 of the instructions. Then keep repeating rows 2-3.

    When the piece measures 29(31)33 cm and you've just completed row 3, divide the sts into two groups: 30(34)38 sts for the back and 30(34)38 sts for the front. Make sure each section begins with k1, yo.

    Upper back

    Continue working with the 30(34)38 back sts. Follow the instructions for brioche st knitted flat, beginning from row 3: make 1 (=knit the strand of yarn between the sts through the back loop), knit to end of row following the instructions = 31(35)39 sts. Keep repeating rows 2-3.

    When the armhole measures 19(21)23 cm, on the next RS row loosely bind off 6(8)8 sts in ribbing for the shoulder. Work in brioche st to end of row. Turn work and bind off 6(8)8 sts for the other shoulder. Keep working the middle 19(19)23 sts in brioche st for 13 cm for the collar, and bind off.

    Upper front

    Work as you did the upper back.

    Sew the shoulder seams and the sides of the collar.

    Sleeves

    With the yarn held double, pick up and knit 22(24)26 sts from the armhole (11[12]13 sts from both sides of the shoulder seam). Work brioche st in the round following the instructions.

    When the piece measures 43(45)47 cm, loosely bind off in ribbing.

    Knit the other sleeve to match.

    Finishing

    Lay the sweater to measurements wrong side up, mist with a spray bottle and allow to dry.

    Finished dimensions
    body circumference 100(114)128 cm length of the garment 48(52)56 cm inner sleeve length 43(45)47 cm

    Stitch patterns & gauge
    Stitch patterns:
    -Brioche stitch in the round:
    Row 1:
    *yo, sl 1, p1*, repeat *-*.
    Row 2:
    *knit next st together with its yarn over (k2tog), yo, sl 1*, repeat *-*.
    Row 3:
    *yo, sl 1, purl the next st together with its yarn over (p2tog)*, repeat *-*. Keep repeating rows 2-3.
    - Brioche stitch, knitted flat:
    - Row 1 (right side):
    p1, *k1, yo, sl 1 st purlwise*, repeat *-* until 2 sts remain, k1, p1.
    - Row 2 (wrong side):
    k1, *yo, slip 1 st purlwise, knit the next stitch together with its yarn over*, repeat *-*, yo, sl 1 st purlwise, k1.
    - Row 3 (RS):
    k1, *knit the next stitch together with its yarn over, yo, sl 1 st purlwise*, repeat *-*, knit the next stitch together with its yarn over, k1. Keep repeating rows 2-3.

    Gauge:
    6 sts of brioche st (yarn held double)

    Front and back

    With the yarn held double, loosely cast on 60(68)76 sts. Begin working brioche st in the round from row 1 of the instructions. Then keep repeating rows 2-3.

    When the piece measures 29(31)33 cm and you've just completed row 3, divide the sts into two groups: 30(34)38 sts for the back and 30(34)38 sts for the front. Make sure each section begins with k1, yo.

    Upper back

    Continue working with the 30(34)38 back sts. Follow the instructions for brioche st knitted flat, beginning from row 3: make 1 (=knit the strand of yarn between the sts through the back loop), knit to end of row following the instructions = 31(35)39 sts. Keep repeating rows 2-3.

    When the armhole measures 19(21)23 cm, on the next RS row loosely bind off 6(8)8 sts in ribbing for the shoulder. Work in brioche st to end of row. Turn work and bind off 6(8)8 sts for the other shoulder. Keep working the middle 19(19)23 sts in brioche st for 13 cm for the collar, and bind off.

    Upper front

    Work as you did the upper back.

    Sew the shoulder seams and the sides of the collar.

    Sleeves

    With the yarn held double, pick up and knit 22(24)26 sts from the armhole (11[12]13 sts from both sides of the shoulder seam). Work brioche st in the round following the instructions.

    When the piece measures 43(45)47 cm, loosely bind off in ribbing.

    Knit the other sleeve to match.

    Finishing

    Lay the sweater to measurements wrong side up, mist with a spray bottle and allow to dry.


    Beginner

    Have you just learned to knit, maybe still trying to figure out the very basics like knit and purl stitches? Or are you picking up knitting again for the first time since elementary school? Start here.

    Technique

    Beginner-level patterns include only basic knitting techniques: knitting and purling. You’ll also need to cast on and cast off stitches. The projects can be worked flat or in the round. Easy, regular decreases are used. Most patterns are worked in stockinette or garter stitch. Other simple stitch patterns may occur, and they are always detailed in the written pattern. Stripes of different colours may be used, but no more advanced colourwork.

    Patterns

    All patterns are written and do not include charts. Abbreviations are not used. Getting gauge is not crucial to the finished piece. Patterns include mostly accessories such as scarved and beanies. Pillowcases and other home decoration pieces.

    Adventurous beginner

    Got the basics covered? You’d like to take a swing at your first pair of socks, perhaps some easy cables or colourwork? A treasure of patterns awaits you on this level.

    Technique

    Patterns on this level may include simple colourwork, cables or lace. Colourwork patterns repeats are relatively short, cables simple and symmetrical and lace patterns easy and relatively small, covering details rather than entire pieces. The colourwork, cable and lace stitches are not worked into decreases or increases. Colourwork yarn floats are short, max. 3-4 stitches. Picking up stitches may occur. On this level, you’ll also find easy patterns using domino knitting, log cabin knitting or tunisian crochet.

    Patterns

    Patterns may include simple charts. In case special techniques are employed, they are detailed our in the instructions, either as text or e.g. through videos. The patterns may also suggest ”shortcuts”, i.e. easier ways to accomplish a technique. Most of the basic socks with heel flaps or afterthought heels are on this level, as well as mittens with no-gusset thumbs. There’s also plenty of sweaters, usually yoke sweaters or raglan sleeve sweaters.

    Intermediate

    So knitting is a regular hobby for you? Abbreviations, charts and instructions are no more than a walk in the park? Perhaps you’re looking for something to challenge yourself with, even at the odds of frogging?

    Technique

    In addition to basic techniques, some special techniques may be employed on this level, e.g. short rows. The same pattern may include both lace and cables. Magic loop knitting or entrelac, two-coloured brioche stitch, also here. In general, patterns require a more advanced ability to "read" your knitting. Lace patterns are also more advanced than on the previous level, but the lace stitches are still worked on right side only. Intarsia may be included, but in relatively simple and symmetrical patterns.

    Patterns

    Patterns on this level can feature concurrent shaping, e.g. neckline shaping at the same time as sleeve decreases or sleeve decreases into cable pattern. Sweater sleeves may require more advanced shaping. Most of our sweaters are at this level. Other patterns include e.g. magic loop patterns and toe-up socks.

    Advanced

    Turn off that telly and lash the doors, maximum concetration required! Although this skill level doesn’t bring much more in terms of technique, there’s simply more going on at the same time. Skill, concentration and perception are requisite.

    Technique

    On this level, you’ll find more advanced intarsia patterns, including intarsia in the round. Brioche patterns with decreases and/or cables are also here. Beginning of rounds may shift and multiple markers are needed. Lace or cable stitches may be worked also from wrong side. We’ve also included patterns featuring steeks here. Steeking isn’t hard as such, but requires the nerves and confidence of an experienced knitter.

    Patterns

    Patterns may include complex steps and require simultaneous reading of both charts and written instructions. Gauge may vary over different steps of the project. The patterns often feature much details and a combination of techniques. The size of the project is not what determines whether it’s advanced or not; focus is on technique, overall complexity and the risk of errors during the project.

    Gauge and Swatching

    Every pattern is based on a certain gauge, expressed as stitches or rows per 10 cm. It is important that you make a swatch to check your gauge before you start the actual project. If your gauge doesn’t match the pattern’s gauge, your finished garment won’t be the correct size either.

    Swatching Start by knitting a swatch. Use the yarn, the needles and the stitch pattern you intend to use in the project. Make the swatch a little wider than 10 cm, so that you’ll be able to measure the stitches properly. Block the swatch by pinning it to a surface, then steam it gently. Count the stitches; put a pin in a stitch, then measure 10 cm from that stitch and put another pin there. Count the stitches from pin to pin – that’s your gauge! If needed, measure both horizontal and vertical gauge (rows). If you’re measuring rib or brioche stitches, stretch out the swatch slightly before measuring.

    Adjusting gauge

    If your gauge doesn’t match the pattern gauge, you can adjust it by switching needle size. If your swatch has too few stitches per 10 cm (i.e. your knitting is too loose), switch to smaller needles. Conversely, if your swatch has too many stitches per 10 cm, your knitting is too tight and you’ll need a larger pair of needles. Always knit another swatch in order to determine proper gauge and sizing. Also note that the pattern yardage only applies to the pattern yarn, the yardage may differ if you choose another yarn.

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