Sailor Soft

**SAILOR SOFT** is worked in stockinette stitch with stripes worked in a slipped stitch pattern. The slipped stitch pattern is straightforward. In this project, what looks like a stranded pattern is knitted with one color at a time, lowering the difficulty level. The sweater has a simple silhouette with the shoulder line pushed forward. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. First, the neck rib edge is worked in the round, then short rows are worked to shape the neckline, and then the work is continued in the round until the total shoulder width is achieved. After this, the work is divided into front and back sections, and each section is worked back and forth separately to the bottom of the armholes. Here the sections are joined again, and the body is worked in the round until it is again divided at the hem, and each section is worked separately back and forth to form the slits along the sides. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knitted along the armholes, and short rows are worked to shape the top of the sleeve. The sleeves are then worked in the round on a circular needle to the cuffs. *For each sale, DKK 20 is donated to Unicef. One of my followers pointed out that the stripes on Sailor Soft look like people standing side by side holding hands. I love the idea of this particular detail!* *From the beginning of my work process, with the soft, warm embrace of a sweater, I wanted to knit a piece that is both enjoyable to create and, with each stitch, sends a warm thought to someone in need of help.* *This knitting pattern includes a wide variety of tutorials demonstrating the techniques used. So, you might think that it is more difficult than my others; in fact, it is quite the opposite. With this pattern, I hope everyone will enjoy knitting Sailor Soft, whether you are an experienced knitter or less skilled.** **Sizes** Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 Bust circumference: 113 (120) 129 (139) 148 cm Length: 64 (65) 66 (67) 68 cm Sleeve length: 44 (44) 43 (42) 41 cm How much positive ease you like in your clothes varies from person to person. A useful tip is to measure some of your favorite sweaters to help you choose the perfect size. If you have a curvy silhouette, I’d recommend going with less positive ease. I have a more straight up-and-down silhouette, and for myself I like this type of sweater a bit oversized, so I’ve chosen to knit my SAILOR SOFT with 37 cm of positive ease. **Gauge** 17 sts x 28 rows in PATTERN on a 5 mm needle = 10 x 10 cm **Needles** Circular needles: 4.5 mm (40 and 80/120 cm) and 5 mm (40 and 80/120 cm) Optionally: A 4.5 mm straight needle for the Italian cast-on **Materials** *Version 1 (page 6, right)* Color A: 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 g Snefnug Natur by CaMaRose in color 7103 (55% undyed alpaca, 35% organic cotton, 10% merino wool; 110 m pr 50 g) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 g Silk Mohair by Isager in color 6 (75% kid mohair, 25% silk; 212 m pr 25 g) - one strand of each yarn are held together throughout Color B: 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g Snefnug Natur by CaMaRose in color 7106 (55% undyed alpaca, 35% organic cotton, 10% merino wool; 110 m pr 50 g) 25 (25) 25 (25) 25 g Silk Mohair by Isager in color 30 (75% kid mohair, 25% silk; 212 m pr 25 g) - one strand of each yarn are held together throughout *Version 2 (page 6, left)* Color A: 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 g Snefnug Natur by CaMaRose in color 7141 (55% undyed alpaca, 35% organic cotton, 10% merino wool; 110 m pr 50 g) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 g Tilia by Filcolana in color 101 (70% kid mohair, 30% silk; 210 m pr 25 g) - one strand of each yarn are held together throughout Color B: 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g Snefnug Natur by CaMaRose in color 7106 (55% undyed alpaca, 35% organic cotton, 10% merino wool; 110 m pr 50 g) 25 (25) 25 (25) 25 g Tilia by Filcolana in color 102 (70% kid mohair, 30% silk; 210 m pr 25 g) - one strand of each yarn are held together throughout **Yarn alternatives** Snefnug, Camerose: - Puno, Gepard - Soft, Isager - Fluffy Alpaca, Walløe Silk Mohair, Isager: - Tilia, Filcolana - Soft Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive - Kid Seta, Gepard The French version will follow soon. > **Knitting support** Please write to support@anneventzel.com if you need > knitting support. We would love to > help you