Kitewing

Kitewing’s intriguing top-down bias construction will sail right off your needles. Knit in relaxing stockinette, the bias front creates an elegant neckline and a flattering shape on the body. Because front and back lengths are worked independently with short rows, this sweater is easily adjustable for larger busts. This pattern is written using [Shaping Tables][1] to describe compound raglan increases. It also includes * a schematic * tutorial links to specific skills * Fit Points and Full Bust Adjustment instructions to help you customize fit. **Is this a good project for me?** The techniques required for this pattern are simple: increases, decreases, and short rows. The setup and construction are unusual, but once you're past the initial setup, it's a good project for mindless TV knitting. The ever-changing sections keep the stockinette engaging from start to finish. As one tester put it, "it's like a good book! I can't put it down!" **Sizes** (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) Finished chest circumference: (78.5, 88, 98.5) (108, 118.5, 129.5) (139, 149.5, 159) cm/(31.25, 35.25, 39.5) (43.5, 47.5, 51.75) (55.5, 60, 63.75) in. Choose a size approximately 4-8 cm/1.5-3 in bigger than your chest measurement. I am wearing Size 3 with 8 cm/3 in positive ease at the chest. **Gauge** Stockinette Stitch: 22 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 10 cm/4 in with gauge-size needle **Yarn** (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10) skeins BC Garn Semilla, (50 g/161 m, 100% wool) in 23 Mint. This yarn is a lofty, soft-wash-treated, 2-ply yarn with 11wpi and a recommended gauge of 22-23 sts. (651, 740, 829) (930, 1006, 1132) (1229, 1368, 1469) m/(712, 809, 907) (1017, 1100, 1238) (1345, 1496, 1607) yd. **Needles and notions** 80-100 cm/32-40 in gauge-size circular needles. For reference, gauge was achieved with 4 mm/US 6 needles. Below-gauge size needles for working edging (two sizes below gauge-size) Scrap yarn or spare needle/cable for putting stitches on hold 10 stitch markers, including 5 A markers, 2 B markers, 2 C markers, and one unique BOR marker Tapestry needle for weaving in ends 3 mm/D-3 crochet hook for neckline reinforcement **Skills Required** Knit, purl, basic increases and decreases, binding off; tutorials included for Crochet Chain Reinforcement, Cable Cast-On, EZ’s Sewn Bind-Off, German Short Rows, and Twisted Rib. **Construction Plan** Kitewing is knit from the top down. Neckline stitches are cast on in the round to work ribbing. Short rows are worked to raise the back neck before working the yoke in the round, which is shaped with raglan increases on the back and sleeves and a center increase on the front. This center increase biases the fabric and makes the front longer than the back. After finishing the raglan increases, stitches are cast on at the underarms to separate body and sleeves. The center front increase is maintained throughout the body and is balanced by working decreases at the side seams. Once the center front has reached the desired length, short rows are worked to fill in the back and sides until the hem is fully even. After working ribbing at the hem, sleeve stitches are picked back up. The sleeves are worked straight and decreased rapidly just before knitting the cuffs. Finally, a crochet chain is worked around the neckline to reinforce it and prevent it from stretching out. [1]: https://shena.me/shaping-tables/?table=kitewing