Electric Sweater
Electric Sweater is made for those easy days when you want to be both comfortable and stylish. I chose this truly electric blue color, Leilakei, from Aara Yarn to create the eye-catching look.
Electric Sweater is made for those easy days when you want to be both comfortable and stylish. I chose this truly electric blue color, Leilakei, from Aara Yarn to create the eye-catching look.
This sweater is worked from the top down in one piece. First you work the upper back and fronts, shaping them with short rows, then join in round for the lower body. sleeves are tapered for a good generous fit without being too loose over the cuffs.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins of Aatos by Aara Yarn. Approx. 1050 (1140, 1230, 1350, 1470) (1575, 1700, 1800, 1930) yds / 960 (1040, 1120, 1230, 1340) (1440, 1550, 1650, 1760) m of DK weight yarn. Sample shown in color Leilakei.
Needles: US 6 / 4 mm and US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long or longer, and dpns in same size sizes if not using magic loop method for short circumference knitting.
SIZING
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest circumference: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68, 72)” / 100 (110, 120, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170, 180) cm. Choose a size with approx. 8-10” (8–25 cm) of positive ease. Sample knitted in size 4.
GAUGE
18 sts and 26 rows = 4” 10 cm on larger needles in Stockinette Stitch, after blocking.
