Ali’s Sweater

> **Create Your Own Ali’s Bundle!** Add any 3 of the following patterns to > your cart to automatically receive a > discount for your custom bundle: > > [Ali’s Sock][1], [Ali’s Tee (DK)][2], [Ali’s Tee (Fingering)][3], [Ali’s Sweater][4], [Ali’s Sweater Light][5] > Looking for the **fingering weight pattern**? [Ali’s Sweater Light][6] **ABOUT** First there was [Ali’s Sock][7], a design I came up with while trying to find the best way to show off a truly beautiful variegated skein of yarn from [Ali][8], the designer behind [Explorer Knits + Fibers][9]. This skein, called [Acadia National Park][10] was from her National Parks collection. I paired it with another Explorer Knits colour, Linen - and Ali’s Sock came to be! Named after Ali herself, the artist that brought so many incredible and unique skeins to life. I loved designing the sock, and began experimenting with applying the design to a sweater, and here we are! I hope you enjoy knitting your own Ali’s Sweater! **SIZES** 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 *Size 1* chest circumference: 36 inches | 90 cm *Size 2* chest circumference: 40 inches | 101 cm *Size 3* chest circumference: 44 inches | 111 cm *Size 4* chest circumference: 48 inches | 121 cm *Size 5* chest circumference: 52 inches | 131 cm *Size 6* chest circumference: 56 inches | 141 cm *Size 7* chest circumference: 60 inches | 151 cm *Size 8* chest circumference: 64 inches | 162 cm *Size 9* chest circumference: 68 inches | 172 cm **EASE** This sweater can fit however you like! I knit the sample to fit the intended wearer with 6 - 8 inches of positive ease. When selecting a size, I would encourage you to think about how you like things to fit your own body. If you like a closer-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 2 - 4 inches of positive ease. If you like a looser-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 8 - 10 inches of positive ease, or more! **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen. These are estimates based on testing.* *Main Colour (DK weight)* YARDS: 880, 980, 1085 (1200, 1330, 1465) 1615, 1775, 1945 METERS: 805, 900, 995 (1100, 1220, 1340) 1480, 1623, 1780 *Contrast Colour (DK weight)* YARDS: 150, 170, 185 (205, 220, 235) 250, 265, 275 METERS: 140, 155, 170 (190, 205, 215) 230, 245, 255 **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** *use size needed to obtain gauge, these are the sizes I was able to obtain gauge with:* MAIN FABRIC: 4.5mm (US SIZE 7) circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer. RIBBING: 3.5mm (US SIZE 4) circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer. **NOTIONS** darning needle, to weave in ends scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn 8 stitch marker, *one that is different to act as a BOR marker* optional: blocking tools **GAUGE** 20 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square **TECHNIQUES** Stranded Colourwork (RS & WS) German Short-Rows Ribbing Increasing & Decreasing Tubular Bind-Off Twisted German Cast-On A massive thank you to all testers: Erin Krumenacker, [@Some.Kind.of.Yarnderful][11], [meeshyfrazz](/people/meeshyfrazz), [keilexandra](/people/keilexandra), [Haidums](/people/Haidums), Terri ([@craftymisstinyt][12], [misstinyt](/people/misstinyt)), [@birch.and.lily][13], [@maceyhenning][14], Sierra ([@tinkandbobble][15]), [IdaSandberg](/people/IdaSandberg), [theknittingPT](/people/theknittingPT), Kiara Filippini ([@kikiknits4][16], [SimpleSITUS](/people/SimpleSITUS)), [mholshev](/people/mholshev), [saminasknits](/people/saminasknits), [Mintknitwear](/people/Mintknitwear), [asharkie](/people/asharkie) + [@annie.shark][17], [@lucy_knits_][18], Eunice ([@therapybycraft][19]), [@knittingintexas][20], [TiinasKnits](/people/TiinasKnits) + [@Mitchelltiina][21], [kirstleeknits](/people/kirstleeknits), [pamfisher](/people/pamfisher), Rachael Eddy ([rlferris](/people/rlferris), [@ferrisfiberarts][22]), [@sm0713][23], [OJenny](/people/OJenny), [cassie-knits](/people/cassie-knits) & those who wish to remain uncredited ♥️ [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alis-sock [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alis-tee [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alis-tee--light [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alis-sweater [5]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alis-sweater--light [6]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alis-sweater--light [7]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alis-sock [8]: https://www.instagram.com/explorerknits/ [9]: https://explorerknitsandfibers.com/ [10]: https://www.ravelry.com/stash/search#colorway-link=acadianationalpark&photo=yes&view=thumbs&yarn-link=explorer-knits--fibers-denali-sock [11]: https://instagram.com/some.kind.of.yarnderful?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [12]: https://instagram.com/craftymisstinyt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [13]: https://instagram.com/birch.and.lily?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [14]: https://instagram.com/birch.and.lily?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [15]: https://instagram.com/tinkandbobble?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [16]: https://instagram.com/kikiknits4?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [17]: https://instagram.com/annie.shark?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [18]: https://instagram.com/lucy_knits_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [19]: https://instagram.com/therapybycraft?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [20]: https://instagram.com/knittingintexas?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [21]: https://instagram.com/mitchelltiina?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [22]: https://instagram.com/ferrisfiberarts?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [23]: https://instagram.com/sm0713?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=