Mad Woman

***Spend $25 or more in my Ravelry shop in one transaction and you will automatically receive 25% off your entire purchase!*** This unusual construction was inspired by a sweater worn by a character in the Mad Men TV series. Knit seamlessly from the top down, the sleeves are knit along with the body. **Skills required** Long-tail cast-on Picking up stitches Knitted-on cast-on German short rows Increasing with kfb 3-needle bind-off **Sizes and approximate yardage required** (actual garment measurement at the bust in inches) XXS - 31.1 - 955 MC, 125 CC XS - 34.7 - 1065 MC, 130 CC S - 38.2 - 1170 MC, 140 CC M1 - 40.9 - 1255 MC, 145 CC M2 - 44.4 - 1360 MC, 150 CC M3 - 47.1 - 1445 MC, 155 CC L - 50.7 - 1555 MC, 165 CC **Materials** Worsted-weight yarn in 2 colors - MC (darker in sample) and CC. US 6/4 mm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge. You will need 2 needles with a length of 24” or a bit longer depending on the size you are knitting (they do not have to be the same length) 4 locking stitch markers Tapestry needle for weaving in ends **Notes** - Garter stitch garments are stretchy, so this sweater is best knit with a bit of negative ease, no ease, or a small amount of positive ease. Shown modeled with about 2” of ease which is probably the most you would want and might be a bit too much actually! - Row gauge is not given, as the difference between row gauge in a swatch and in a garment in garter stitch is significant. Generally, in a swatch you will have almost the same number of ridges (2 rows of garter) as stitches per inch. With length you get fewer rows per inch. - Since the sleeves are knit along with the bodice, modifying sleeve length takes a bit of planning. (Check out [this post][1] in the chat thread for some guidance for modifying the sleeve length.) - Body shaping can be added easily if desired.) - Body length can be modified as needed. (Keep in mind the stretchiness of garter stitch!) Just don’t forget more length will require more yardage. - Front/back are identical. **A note about sizing** This pattern was originally graded for up to a 63” bust. Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to get it fully tested for the larger sizes, so it is being released with the first 7 sizes for now, as I am not comfortable with untested sizes using an unusual construction. If there is enough interest, I will run another test knit for 3 more sizes and hopefully add them to the pattern. Just let me know if you're interested by commenting here, posting in the [pattern chat thread][2], or PMing me! Pattern chat thread is [here][3]. *Sample was knit in Miss Babs’ Cupcake in Markab and Quicksilver* For sneak peaks and exclusive coupons, sign up for the [Fogbound Knits newsletter][4]! [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fogbound-knits/topics/4342393#2 [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fogbound-knits/topics/4342393 [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fogbound-knits/topics/4342393 [4]: http://eepurl.com/bAUlfb