P1 Sweater

The P1 Sweater is a simple turtleneck sweater with distinctive ribbed borders. A classic that is suitable for both women and men. The sweater is worked seamlessly top down. First, the turtleneck is worked, then the neckline is shaped using short rows (working back and forth). Then work is continued in the round and increases for body and sleeves are worked. After completing all raglan increases, the sleeves are separated from the body. The sleeves and body are finished with a wide ribbed border. As the sweater is knitted from top to bottom, it is possible (and advisable) to try it on while knitting, so that the length of the body and sleeves can be adjusted individually. Techniques used: German Short Rows, left and right leaning inc’s, both knitwise and purlwise. **Sizes** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 No standard sizes are specified because the sweater is unisex, i.e., suitable for both women and men. **Measurements** Chest circumference: 97 (102) 106 (110) 117 (124) 134 (142) 151 cm / 38.2 (40.2) 41.7 (43.3) 46 (48.8) 52.8 (55.9) 59.4” Total length (mid back, without turtleneck): 51 (54) 56 (57) 59 (61) 63 (65) 68 cm / 20 (21.3) 22 (22.4) 23.2 (24) 24.8 (25.6) 26.8” The sweater should have a positive ease of approx. 10 to 20 cm / 4 – 8”. To find the right size, you should first measure your chest circumference. Depending on your preference, you can then decide whether you want the sweater to be loose and oversized, with plenty of positive ease, or more form-fitting. Sometimes it is advisable to measure another favorite sweater to find the right size. **Yarn** 350 (400) 450 (500) 550 (550-600) 650 (700) 750 g Gilliatt‘ by De Rerum Natura (100 % Pure Wool; 250 m/ 100 g), here in col. ‚Poivre’ (The “Gilliatt” quality is only sold in 100 g units, so the amount of yarn must be rounded up in some cases) or 400 (450) 500 (550) 600-650 (650-700) 700 (750) 800 g ‚Hamelton Tweed 1‘ by BC Garn (90 % Pure Wool, 10 % Viscose; 100 m/ 50 g) or 350 (400) 450 (500) 550 (550-600) 650 (700) 750 g ‚Como Grande‘ by Lamana (100 % Pure Wool; 120 m/ 50 g), here in col. 46. The blue P1 Sweater is knitted in ‚Como Grande‘ by Lamana in color 46. The brown P1 Sweater is knitted in ‚Gilliatt‘ by De Rerum Natura in color ‚Poivre'. The dark blue P1 Sweater is knitted in ‚Hamelton Tweed 1‘ by BC Garn in color 01. **Needles** 40 cm / 16”, 60 cm / 24” and 80-100 cm / 32-40” circular ndls size 4.5 mm (US 7/UK 7) Optionally a set of dpns size 4.5 mm (US 7/UK 7) for sleeve cuffs **Gauge/tension** In St st using ndl size 4.5 mm: 18-19 sts x 27-28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square, measured after washing. Adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain the right gauge/tension. **Notions** Tapestry needle, stitch markers.