Persephone Sweater
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This beginner-friendly sweater is knitted using either a double strand of Nutiden yarn or one of Nutiden and one strand of Tencel/mohair yarn held together. It is worked top-down starting at the collar. A very deep raglan sleeve, almost dolman-like in shape and the pockets, simple and undeniably cool make this sweater utterly enjoyable to knit.
This design was inspired by the comfy, oversized look of a classic grey sweatshirt. The sort of garment I’d normally wear at home during the weekends, whilst enjoying a cup of tea and a delightful novel by my absolute favorite publisher, Persephone books.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)(10, 11, 12)
Bust circumference (finished measurements): 94 (101, 106, 111,115.5)(120, 125, 130, 135)(150, 160, 170) cm / 37.6 (40.5, 42.4, 44.2, 46.1)(48, 50, 52, 53.6)(60.2, 64, 68)”.
Yarn
400 (420, 450, 470, 500)(520, 540, 560, 580)(600, 650, 690) grams of Nutiden Yarn by Höner och Eir (100% Unspun Wool) (100 g per plate)
Yarn can be held double or single (with a strand of mohair/tencel). Yardage above is for yarn held double.
Needles
— 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” for the body.
— 4 mm (US 6) circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” for the ribbing.
Gauge
17 sts x 24 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch on gauge-sized needles, after blocking.
