Mariner Sweater

*Through January 31, 2025, **we'll be donating 10% of all proceeds equally to World Kitchen and Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation** in aid of first responders and those who lost their homes. I grew up in Los Angeles and this is a small way I can support my home town.* This sailor-inspired sweater is classic and timeless, with nautical stripes and a beautiful button band detail at one shoulder (optional). The Mariner features a bottom-up construction in the round, then the sleeves are picked up and shaped in a hybrid set-in/modified drop technique. Armholes are worked with stunning “fully fashioned” cable decreases reminiscent of luxury sweaters. This piece also features a generous crew neck and an oversized fit, with oversized ease in the body and the sleeves. It has a slightly more streamlined fit in the upper torso and shoulder. Choose a size as directed, or size down one size for a more traditional relaxed fit. View A includes the button closure on the left shoulder, while View B does not. > [Join my newsletter][1] and keep up with > all the latest sales codes, pattern > news and test calls, as well as > exclusive sneak peeks. [Download full schematics and pattern preview][2]. <h1>Size Selection</h1> Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit actual upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5] (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 77.5 (85.5, 94, 102) (110, 118, 126.5) (134.5, 142.5, 150.5) cm. Select size based on the intended wearer’s actual upper chest measurement. Due to the generous ease of this pattern, you can safely size down for a less oversized look, aiming for 4”-10” ease at full bust. If you are between sizes based on upper bust, size down. Finished garment circumferences: 37.75 (41.75, 45.75, 49.75) (53.75, 57.75, 61.75) (65.75, 69.75, 73.75)” / 94.5 (104.5, 114.5, 124.5) (134.5, 144.5, 154.5) (164.5, 174.5, 184.5) cm. Intended for actual full bust measurement: of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm. Optional bust darts are included. *The designer is wearing Size B. Their measurements: 32.5” / 82.5 cm upper bust and 34” / 86.5 cm full bust, with 11” / 28 cm upper arm.* <h1>Gauge</h1> 21 sts x 28 rnds/rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm knit in the round in Stockinette Stitch with Needle A, and 1x1 Rib with Needle B <h1>Yarn Selection & Yardage</h1> I recommend a non-superwash, DK weight yarn that achieves gauge and has crimp and recovery, as this is an oversized garment and needs structure. I used De Rerum Natura’s Pénélope (90% organic Merinos d’Arles and 10% mulberry silk, 145 yds / 133 m / 50 g / 1.75 oz). MC: 8 (9, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12) (13, 14, 14) balls of [Pénélope][3] in Crème. CC: 2 balls of Pénélope in Belle Etoile. OR DK weight yarn in the following amounts: MC: 1080 (1190, 1270, 1370) (1480, 1550, 1690) (1820, 1960, 2050) yds / 990 (1090, 1160, 1250) (1350, 1420, 1540) (1660, 1790, 1870) m CC: 210 (210, 240, 240) (260, 280, 260) (270, 270, 280) yds / 190 (190, 220, 220) (240, 260, 240) (250, 250, 260) m **MODIFICATIONS** 45 (50, 55, 60) (65, 70, 75) (80, 85, 90) yards / 45 (45, 50, 55) (60, 65, 70) (70, 75, 80) meters change for every 1” / 2.5 cm added or removed in the body. 15 (15, 15, 20) (20, 20, 25) (25, 25, 30) yards / meters in the MC is required for every 1” / 2.5 cm of bust darts added. <h1>Needles </h1> **A (Main Fabric):** US 6 / 4.0 mm **B (Ribbing):** US 5 / 3.75 mm Both sizes in the following lengths: 32-60” / 80-150 cm circulars to match body circumference, and DPN’s or other method to work small circumference. <h1>Notions</h1> 4 [buttons][4] sized 5/8-3/4” / 15-20 mm, unique marker for BOR, stitch markers, cable needle, spare circular needle or smooth waste yarn, removable stitch markers, & tapestry needle. <h1>Skills Used</h1> This pattern is suitable for a first-time garment knitter who are familiar with these skills: : * Working in the round and back and forth. * Working in small circumferences using DPN, magic loop, or other method. * Working increases and/or decreases at given intervals. * Setting aside a part of a work to come back to later. * German short row shaping. * Knitting cable crossings, with or without a cable needle, from a written or charted pattern. * Three-needle bind-off (also known as three-needle joinery) * One-step button holes and sewing buttons. * Picking up and knitting from an edge or middle of work. <h1>Credits</h1> **Tech Edit:** Heather Storta **Sample Knitting:** Aimee Sher **Sites Support:** Symphony Chau **Sites Support:** Teresa Runnett **Photos:** Lindsey Tyler <h1>Formats and Accessibility</h1> * Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt sans serif font (Avenir Next), black text on white background, and no italic formatting text. * All images have alt text. Header structure tagged main pattern file and tested using Adobe Acrobat. Abbreviations remain intact. * All charts have a written version. [2]: [1]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/subscribe [2]: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0822/8736/2329/files/Mariner_Lookbook_Preview_-_January_2025.pdf?v=1735932215 [3]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/products/de-rerum-natura-penelope [4]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/products/coppery-silver-metal-buttons-with-bobble-edge-3-16-20-mm