Braid Sweater

**ABOUT THE PATTERN** Braid Sweater is born from my Braid Tee pattern. While the essence of the design remains the same, this version introduces key changes that transform it into a warmer and more versatile garment. The most important difference is the use of DK-weight yarn instead of fingering, along with the addition of sleeves, making this sweater perfect for cooler days. This is an elegant and delicate design, where I wanted to bring together two techniques that are very characteristic of my work. One of them is the use of a single bead worked over three stitches, adding subtle sparkle and texture. The other is a three-dimensional braid created using i-cord, which gives the sweater depth, movement, and a distinctive sculptural detail. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Recommended ease: 0.75–2" / 2–5 cm of positive ease. The sample is shown in size 1, on a model with a 32.75" / 82 cm bust. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** A. Bust circumference: 33.75 (38.25, 41.75, 45.25, 49.75) (53.25, 57.75, 61.25, 65)ˮ / 84 (96, 104, 113, 124) (133, 144, 153, 162) cm. B. Yoke depth: 8.25 (8.25, 8.75, 9, 9.5) (9.5, 9.75, 9.75, 10.25)" / 21 (21, 22, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25, 26) cm. C. Body length (from underarm to hem): 11.5 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.5) (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5)" / 29 (31, 33, 35, 35) (37, 37, 39, 39) cm. D. Total length: 19.75 (20.5, 21.75, 22.75, 23.25) (24, 24.25, 25.25, 25.75)" / 50 (52, 55, 58, 59) (61, 62, 64, 65) cm. E. Upper Arm: 13 (13.25, 14.75, 15.5, 16.5) (17.25, 18.25, 19, 20.5)" / 32 (33, 37, 39, 41) (43, 46, 48, 51) cm. F. Sleeve length: 17 (17.75, 18.25, 19, 19.75) (20, 21, 21, 21.75)ˮ / 43 (45, 46, 48, 50) (51, 53, 53, 55) cm. **YARNS: DK WEIGHT** Color 1 (C1): Held together with one strand of Yarn A and one strand of Yarn B. Color 2 (C2): Use one strand of Yarn B only. Color 3 (C3): Held together with one strand of Yarn B and one strand of Yarn C Yarn A: approx. 100 (125, 150, 175, 200) (225, 250, 300, 350) g / 545 (685, 820, 955, 1090) (1230, 1365, 1640, 1910) yds or 500 (625, 750, 875, 1000) (1125, 1250, 1500, 1750) m. / Suggested yarn: Isager – Alpaca 2 / 50% alpaca 50% merino (273 yds or 250 m / 50 g) /2 (3, 3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins/ color: E2S. Yarn B: approx 75 (90, 100, 125, 140) (150, 175, 190, 200) g / 696 (835, 928, 1160, 1299) (1392, 1624, 1763, 1856) yds or 636 (763, 848, 1060, 1187) (1272, 1484, 1611, 1696) m. / Suggested yarn: Isager – Silk Mohair / 60% kid mohair, 40% silk, (232 yds or 212 m / 25 g) / 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins / color: S2. Yarn C: Scrap Yarn / Suggested yarn: Kremke – Stellaris / 47% viscose, 41% polyester, 12% metallic wool (612 yds or 560 m / 25 g) / 1 skeins / color: 167 Stone Gold. **GAUGE** 18 sts x 24 rnds = 4" / 10 cm. Measured in stockinette stitch, worked in the round with N1 and C1, after blocking. **BEADS** Recommends Beads: Delica 8/0, round 6/0 and square 4mm. Bead 1: Miyuki, square 4mm / 198 (220, 242, 264, 286) (308, 330, 352, 374) units / color: 4502 Transparent Dark Topaz Picasso. **NEEDLES AND CABLES** N1: US 7 / 4.5mm circular needles, 16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm long. N2: US 5 / 3.75mm circular needles, 16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm long. **NOTIONS** Crochet hook for beading [0.75mm / US 10], row counter (recommended), 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn or 2 stitch holders. **ACERCA DEL PATRÓN** Braid Sweater nace a partir de mi patrón Braid Tee. Si bien la esencia del diseño se mantiene, esta versión incorpora cambios clave que lo transforman en una prenda más abrigada y versátil. La diferencia más importante es el uso de hilado DK en lugar de fingering, junto con la incorporación de mangas, lo que hace que sea perfecto para días más frescos. Este es un diseño elegante y delicado, donde quise reunir dos técnicas muy características de mi trabajo. Una de ellas es el uso de una sola mostacilla trabajada en tres puntos, que aporta un brillo sutil y textura al tejido. La otra es una trenza tridimensional creada con I-cord. **TALLAS** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Holgura recomendada: Positiva de 0.75–2ˮ / 2–5 cm. La muestra corresponde a la talla 1 con 82 cm / 32.75ˮ de contorno de busto. **MEDIDAS DE LA PRENDA TERMINADA** A. Contorno de busto: 33.75 (38.25, 41.75, 45.25, 49.75) (53.25, 57.75, 61.25, 65)ˮ / 84 (96, 104, 113, 124) (133, 144, 153, 162) cm. B. Largo de sisa: 8.25 (8.25, 8.75, 9, 9.5) (9.5, 9.75, 9.75, 10.25)" / 2 (21, 22, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25, 26) cm. C. Largo de cuerpo (desde la sisa hasta la pretina): 11.5 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.5) (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5)" / 29 (31, 33, 35, 35) (37, 37, 39, 39) cm. D. Largo total: 19.75 (20.5, 21.75, 22.75, 23.25) (24, 24.25, 25.25, 25.75)" / 50 (52, 55, 58, 59) (61, 62, 64, 65) cm. E. Contorno de brazo: 13 (13.25, 14.75, 15.5, 16.5) (17.25, 18.25, 19, 20.5)" / 32 (33, 37, 39, 41) (43, 46, 48, 51) cm. F. Largo de manga: 17 (17.75, 18.25, 19, 19.75) (20, 21, 21, 21.75)ˮ / 43 (45, 46, 48, 50) (51, 53, 53, 55) cm. **HILADOS: GROSOR DK** Color 1 (C1): Tejido junto con una hebra de Hilado A y otra de B. Color 2 (C2): Usa solo una hebra del Hilado B. Color 3 (C3): Tejido junto con dos hebras de Hilado B. Hilado A: aprox. 100 (125, 150, 175, 200) (225, 250, 300, 350) g / 545 (685, 820, 955, 1090) (1230, 1365, 1640, 1910) yds o 500 (625, 750, 875, 1000) (1125, 1250, 1500, 1750) m. / Hilado Sugerido: Isager – Alpaca 2 / 50% alpaca 50% merino (273 yds o 250 m / 50 g) / 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 7) ovillos/ color: E2S. Hilado B: aprox. 75 (90, 100, 125, 140) (150, 175, 190, 200) g / 696 (835, 928, 1160, 1299) (1392, 1624, 1763, 1856) yds o 636 (763, 848, 1060, 1187) (1272, 1484, 1611, 1696) m. / Hilado Sugerido: Isager – Silk Mohair / 60% kid mohair, 40% seda, (232 yds o 212 m / 25 g) /3 (4, 4, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 8) ovillos / color: S2. Hilado C: Retazo / Hilado Sugerido: Kremke – Stellaris / 47% viscosa, 41% poliéster, 12% lana metálica (612 yds o 560 m / 25 g) / 1 ovillo / color: 167 Stone Gold. **MUESTRA DE TENSIÓN** 18 ptos x 24 vtas = 4" / 10 cm. Medido en punto jersey, trabajado en circular con A1 y C1, después de bloquear. **MOSTACILLAS** Mostacillas recomendadas: Delica 8/0, redonda 6/0 y cuadrada 4 mm. Mostacilla 1: Miyuki, cuadrada 4mm / 198 (220, 242, 264, 286) (308, 330, 352, 374) unidades / color: 4502 Transparent Dark Topaz Picasso. **AGUJAS Y CABLES** A1: US 7 / 4.5 mm agujas circulares, 16" / 40 cm y 32" / 80 cm largo del cable. A2: US 5 / 3.75 mm agujas circulares, 16" / 40 cm y 32" / 80 cm largo del cable. **OTROS ACCESORIOS** Ganchillo para mostacilla [0.75mm / US 10], contador de vueltas (recomendado), 1 marcador de punto, aguja lanera, 2 cables de espera.