Inge Sweater

Inge Sweater has a clear reference to the style of the 60s and 70s, but also to even earlier knitting traditions. This makes the Inge Sweater a modern classic that is easy to personalize with the colors you choose to knit it in. Measurements Circumference: (91) 97 (103) 109 (114) 120 (131) cm (35.75) 38.25 (40.5) 42.75 (44.75) 47.25 (51.5)” Length*: (51) 51 (51) 51 (57) 57 (57) cm (20) 20 (20) 20 (22.5) 22.5 (22.5)” *measured mid-back (excluding neck edge) Yarn quantity Main color, color 6s: (250) 300 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) g Contrast color A, color 44s: (150) 150-200 (200) 200 (200) 200 (250) g Contrast color B, color 28: (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g Suggested needles Circular needles 2.5 and 3 mm [US 1.5 and 2.5] (40 cm [16”]). Circular needles 3.5 and 4.5 mm [US 4 and 7] (40 and 80 cm [16 and 32”]). Double-pointed needles 3.5 and 4.5 mm [US 4 and 7]. If you use the magic loop method, you do not need double-pointed needles. Gauge 21 sts x approx. 24 rows in colorwork pattern = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4”] on 4.5 mm [US 7]. Wash and block the swatch before measuring the gauge. Size guide The Inge Sweater is meant to have a positive ease of 12-18 cm [4.75-7”], depending on how loose-fitting you would like it to be. Picture shows a sweater with a positive ease of 15 cm [6”]. Find your personal bust circumference by measuring around your chest (or the largest part of your upper body). Then look at the measurements at the beginning of the pattern (these are the finished measurements of the sweater). Positive ease is the difference between your personal measurement and the sweater's measurement. For example, if your bust circumference is 94cm [37”], a size M will give you a positive ease of 15 cm [6”]. (109 cm - 94 cm = 15 cm). [43” - 37” = 6”] Construction The sweater is worked from the top down. Start with the neckline, and at the end of the neckline, short rows are worked on each shoulder. After the neckline, short rows are worked on each side of the front piece, and at the same time, raglan increases are made.Then, work the yoke in the color pattern with raglan increases. Finishing the body and sleeves separately. That means the pattern is worked only on the right side.