Loom Sweater

**About** Loom Sweater is a timeless staple garment that represents a canvas for beautiful yarns without lacking some beautiful details in itself. Perfect for semi-solid or speckled handdyed yarns with a subtle marled appeal to them. The sophisticated woven look of the neckband, hem and cuffs turn this simple raglan sweater into an eye-catcher. The generous positive ease, the slits on both sides of the body and the folded neckband with its hidden ribbing give this sweater a perfect relaxed fit and make it super comfortable to wear. No matter if you prefer soft or rustic yarn – the pattern works both ways and the results turn out either more soft and drapey (green and natual Yak/Silk versions) or more sturdy (blue Dundaga version). **Fit** Loom Sweater has a slightly oversized fit to be worn with a generous positive ease of 15-25 cm / 6-9.8″. The length of body and sleeves can be adjusted individually (keep in mind that the amount of yarn will vary). **Techniques** The sweater is worked top down in rounds and knitted seamlessly in stockinette stitch. The neck is shaped with German short rows and the LOOM pattern on collar, hem and cuffs is worked in cabled stitches. **Skill level** Beginner / Intermediate **Sizes** 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 *Chest cicumference* 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 130 | 135 | 140 cm 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 ″ *Back length* 59 | 61 | 63 | 65,5 | 67 | 69 | 71 cm 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 28 ″ *Sleeve length* 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 cm 18.5 | 19 | 19.3 | 19.5 | 20| 20.5 |21 ″ **Needles** (S) 3,5 mm / US 4, (M) 5 mm / US 8, (L) 6 mm / US 10 and (XL) 7 mm / US 10.75 circular needles and sock needles in sizes M, L and XL. **Notions** 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, elastic thread for the neck. **Gauge** 16 st / 22 Rows = 10 cm / 4″ on needle size M in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking. **Yarn** **Original Soft Version** (2 yarns held together) Yak/Silk Sport (100g - 330m) 850 | 990 | 1.000 | 1.100 | 1.300| 1.450 | 1.600 m 930 | 1,050 | 1,095 | 1,205 | 1,425| 1,585 | 1,750 yds Fluffy (50g - 400m) 850 | 875 | 900 | 1.060| 1.250| 1.485 | 1.600 m 930 | 955 | 985| 1,160 | 1,365| 1,625 | 1,750 yds *Alternative soft yarn ideas (always check gauge):* • Isager Alpaca 3 • Isager Jensen Yarn plus Silk Mohair • CaMaRose Snefnug • Camarose Lamauld plus Silk Mohair **Sturdy Version** Dundaga Wool 6/2 (100g - 225m) 1.125 | 1.250 | 1.350 | 1.465 | 1.575 | 1.690 | 1.800 m 1,230 | 1,370 | 1,475 | 1,605 | 1,725 | 1,850 | 1,870 yds *Alternative sturdy yarn ideas (always check gauge):* • De Rerum Natura Ulysse plus Silk Mohair • Holst Garn Supersoft held double plus Titicaca • Retrosaria Brusca plus Isager Alpaca 1 • Lettlopi plus Silk Mohair