Fall Line Sweater

knitting pattern

€10.50

A modern, no-fuss take on a classic raglan. Worked seamlessly, from the top down, the Fall Line Sweater is a relaxed fit, compound raglan that features a decorative 2-stitch cable border separating 2x2 ribbing from stockinette on both the body and the sleeves.

YARN WEIGHT: DK

NEEDLE SIZE: 4.5mm / 7 US

GAUGE: 20 sts x 28 rnds

The fit on this sweater is EVERYTHING!!! This is seriously my favorite hand knit sweater!! It is sooo cozy & looks so chic! And such an enjoyable knit!

~ Faith (Fall Line Sweater test knitter)

An absolutely beautiful sweater! The pattern is very well written, clearly set out, and very simple to follow. This sweater is a really flattering style and fit, and I will definitely be making another one.

~ Karen @_kernowdesigns (Fall Line Sweater test knitter)

I enjoyed making the sweater, it was not boring at all because there was always 'something happening.' I love how my sweater came out, it will be a great staple for my wardrobe.

~ Marianna (Fall Line Sweater test knitter)

construction

This sweater is knitted from the neck down by first casting on the neckline stitches and working flat. Directional increases for the neck, body and sleeves will be worked all at the same time. Once the neckline has been lowered to provide a comfortable fit, stitches are cast-on and joined for working in the round. The body is worked with a repeating, off-set crossing stitch pattern – a cable border, separating stockinette from 2×2 ribbing – to form a V on both the front and the back of the sweater. The same crossing stitch pattern is worked on sleeves but inverted, creating a continuous look to the border lines from body to sleeves, along with optional decreases, until each sleeve is finished by working 2×2 ribbing in the round. Neck stitches are picked up from the cast-on edge (to form a more stable neckline) and knit in 2×2 ribbing in the round to complete a folded turtleneck. Finish your sweater by washing and blocking, as desired. Different blocking methods will produce different fitting sleeves, depending on the sleeve type chosen.

techniques

Long-tail cast-on
Working ‘at the same time’ instructions
Knit & purl directional increases / decreases
Backward loop cast-on
Knitting in the round
Working from chart
Crossed stitches / 2 st cables
Picking up stitches

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9}
to fit your body’s full bust circumference:
70-77 (78-90, 91-100, 101-111) [112-121, 122-131, 132-141] {142-151, 152-170} cm
28-31 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44) [44-48, 48-52, 52-56] {56-60, 60-68} in

This sweater is designed with a relaxed fit and is intended to be worn with a maximum of 10cm | 4in of positive ease at the full bust.

To choose the best fitting size for your shape, take your upper bust measurement (at underarm, approx 5cm | 2in above full bust point) and add 10cm | 4in to this. Match this measurement to the closest (A) bust / body circumference of the Finished Garment Measurement. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size. This sweater will fit better with less positive ease.

De Rerum Natura Penelope 90% organic Merinos d'Arles (France) / 10% mulberry silk (China), 133m | 145yds per 50g ball: 7 (8, 9, 10) [11, 12, 13] {14, 15} balls.

{Grey sample pictured: colour ‘Bois Flotte’, Size 2 modelled with 4cm | 1.5in positive ease at full bust, 7cm | 2.75in at upper bust. Blue sample pictured: colour ‘Belle Etoile’, Size 3 modelled with 12cm | 4.75in positive ease at full bust, 15cm | 6.75in at upper bust.}

DK weight yarn (250 - 300m | 275 - 325 yds per 100g):
859 (958, 1076, 1218) [1343, 1468, 1612] {1803, 1921} metres
936 (1044, 1174, 1328) [1464, 1601, 1758] {1965, 2095} yards

Ease: Choosing to work a smaller size, with little to no positive ease will also give a better overall fitting garment that will need less modifications for ideal fit. Nearly half of this sweater is worked in 2x2 ribbing. Ribbed fabric is inherently stretchy and will stretch to fit a wide range of circumferences if left unstretched when blocking.
Body/Sleeve/Neck Trim Length: Work less or more rounds of 2x2 ribbing.
Sleeve Fit: Instructions & Finished Measurements are included for both Straight Sleeves & Tapered Sleeves. Sleeve type along with blocking method will yield different fitting sleeves.
Bust Darts: Notes are included, along with links for more detailed instructions.
Waist Shaping: The 2x2 pattern on the body of the sweater naturally will taper in to the waist and hips. If more waist shaping is needed, I suggest working pairs of side seam decreases/increases (or both) within the 2x2 ribbing. Waist shaping is best worked specifically to your measurements.