This iteration of was whipped up by Åsa Buchta, the garment designer. It was originally envisioned in Berroco's new multicoloured summer yarn, , but a great design extends beyond its yarn. Åsa made a version of this wardrobe staple for herself using one of our summer staples, the very wearable and very affordable (see below for more info on the yarn) - you can read more about her version on . I think her sweater looks amazing over a summer dress, and I love that it looks great on bodies of all shapes and sizes (the pattern is VERY size-inclusive and goes up to a 76.5" waist). For more yarn recommendations see below; the options aren't endless, but they are definitely abundant!
PATTERN
is a classic dolman sleeve V-neck cardigan in an all-over textured stitch. The back, right front, and left front are each worked separately, with increases forming the dolman sleeves. The pieces are sewn together, then the sleeve cuffs and button band are picked up and knit.
THE YARN
is a multi-seasonal yarn that's so comfortable you'll find the garments made with it become some of your favourites (you know, the one you wear over and over and over again, until you get tired of the colour so you make another in a new colour ... etc). It's super soft, light, breathable, machine washable, and it's made in France from an eco-friendly blend of 100% recycled fibres.
It's great for people who are allergic to wool, and light enough for perfect for people whose bodies run warm and wearing a knit is more about dressing and less about warmth. Its popularity also stems from its INCREDIBLE yardage - it's a DK weight yarn that comes in a 100g/400m skein (for those of you who don't live in a yarn store, that's like a bonus 150m to 200m). Remix Light is great for sweaters, tanks, tees, blankets, socks, scarves, shawls, bags, etc. It's great for everyone: babies, kids, adults. It also works beautifully for colourwork, especially stranded/fair isle.
- 10% silk, 9% linen, 27% cotton, 30% nylon, 24% acrylic
- 100g/400m (432 yds)
- 3.75mm/US5 needles
- Knitting gauge: 22 sts & 32 rows = 4" (10cm)
- Crochet gauge: 20 sc x 22 rows = 4" (10cm)
- Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
- Read more about how Berroco Remix and Remix Light are made .
SIZE
Note: Since this garment has a dolman sleeve, the bust measurement is very forgiving. Go by the waist measurement when selecting your size.
- Waist: (32½, 36, 40½, 44½) [48½, 52½, 56½, 60½] {64½, 68½, 72½, 76½}" / (82.5, 91.5, 103, 113) [123, 133.5, 143.5, 153.5] {164, 174, 184, 194.5} cm
- Length: (17½, 18, 18¾, 19¼) [20, 20¾, 21¼, 22] {22¾, 23¼, 24, 24½}" / (44.5, 45.5, 47.5, 49) [51, 52.5, 54, 56] {58, 59, 61, 62} cm
- Shown in size 36" / 91.5 cm. Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4" / 5–10 cm positive ease.
GAUGE
- 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Moss stitch, on larger needle
- : (3, 3, 3, 3) [3, 3, 4, 5] {5, 5, 5, 6} balls
- (or )
YARN SUBSTITUTIONS
Want to make this sweater, but in a different yarn? We recommend the following:
A classic 100% non-superwash DK merino wool (50g/108m)
(8, 8, 9, 11) [11, 11, 14, 17] {17, 17, 19, 22] skeins
A basic, silky-soft plied 100% Pima cotton - and it's machine washable too!
(5, 5, 5, 6) [6, 6, 8, 9] {9, 9, 11, 12} skeins
