Sketchbook

Sketchbook is knitted in a pattern that resembles the small rings found in an artist's sketchbook. The design, created by yarn overs, decreases, and twisted knit and purl stitches, gives this sweater depth and texture. The combination of Alva and Tilia adds a softness and lightness, making it perfect whether you're holding a paintbrush in hand or simply enjoying a relaxing moment with a good book. SketchBook is worked from the top down, according to charts. The yoke begins at the nape of the neck and is worked back and forth on the circular needle. To shape the slanted shoulders, stitches are cast on at each side of the first rows until the full back width is reached. The upper back is then worked according to chart to the bottom of the armholes. At this point, the back stitches are put on hold while the front piece is worked. Stitches are picked up along the slanted shoulders, and each side of the neckline is knitted separately until the sides are joined at the centre front and worked to the same length as the back yoke. Next, the back and front pieces are joined, and the body is worked in the round. On the final round of the body, decreases are made before knitting the ribbing, which is finished with an Italian bind-off. For the sleeves, stitches are picked up along the armholes, and the sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. The sleeves are finished in the same way as the body, with decreases on the final round, followed by ribbing and an Italian bind-off.