Pale Shelter Mohair Sweater
PATTERN IN PDF
Pale Shelter is a top-down circular yoke sweater with lovely design details: A reinforced neckline, a line of eyelets tracing the sides of the body, a twisted stitch seam running down the back.
Worked with yarn held double throughout.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished bust circumference: 94.3(98.4, 104.5, 109, 113.5, 119, 123.5, 139.5) cm / 37.1 (38.8, 41.2, 42.9, 44.6, 46.9,48.6, 54.9) recommended to be worn with 5-7.5 cm / 2-3” of positive ease at the bust.
YARN
250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 350-400 g of Isager alpaca 2 (50% Alpaca 50% merino) (50 grams - 273 yards / 250 meters) held together with 125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) 175-200 of Isager silk mohair (70% Goat - Mohair 30% Silk) (25 grams232 yards/ 212 m
Or 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 350-400 g of Isager Highland wool (100% Wool) (50 grams -301 yards(275 meters) held together with 125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) 175-200 of Isager silk mohair (70% Goat - Mohair 30% Silk) (25 grams232 yards/ 212 m
Optional: Contrast color yarn for contrast stripe: 30 metres / 32 yards
Sample shown is knit in colourway “Sky” (Isager alpaca 2) and “Rose” (Isager silk mohair)
Model wears a size 2 with regular sleeves and 10 cm / 4” of positive ease.
needles
— 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
— 4.5 mm / US 7 double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)
— 4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle one or two sizes smaller than main needle)
— 4 mm / US 6 double-pointed needles (or needle one or two sizes smaller than main needle)
A circular needle with a short cable can be used instead of double-pointed needles or a longer cable for magic loop.
GAUGE
21 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking).
NOTIONS
Scissors, markers, waste yarn and tapestry needle.
