Rita's Quilted Sweater

Rita's Quilted Sweater is a drop shoulder crewneck sweater that combines stockinette, reverse stockinette, and seed stitch squares for a beautifully textured, quilt-inspired fabric. Construction details: * The shoulders are shaped by starting at the back of the neck and increasing to full width, then working flat to shape the back armholes. * The front chest panels are picked up from each shoulder and worked individually to shape the neckline and front armholes. * Once complete, the front and back panels are joined and worked in the round to the desired length with faux I-cord side seams. * The sleeves are picked up and begun with an applied I-cord and completed with stockinette with a faux I-cord seam running on the underside. * The neckline features an applied I-cord to frame the crewneck for the 2x2 ribbing while the hem, and cuffs are finished with 2x2 ribbing, and an I-cord bind-off. ***Pattern is fully charted with written instructions provided per chart.*** *Includes Knitter Swatch-Based Size Selection Guidance* This pattern features detailed instructions for choosing a size based on your swatch, allowing flexibility for variations in yarn thickness and stitch/row gauge. With guided, informative notes, you are guided to make a confident, informed decision on sizing to achieve your desired fit. ***Schematics*** *Sizes:* 1, (2, 3) 4, (5, 6) Sample is worked in size 2, bust is 35”. ***Dual Sizing*** *Sizes to fit busts:* 28 - 33 (34 - 39, 40 - 46, 47 - 52) 53 - 58 (59 - 64)” or 71 - 81 (84 - 99, 102 - 117, 119 - 135) 137 - 150 (152 - 165) cm *Ease:* Positive Ease of 4 - 9” or 10 - 23 cm *Finished Bust Circumference:* 37.25 (43.5, 49.75, 56) 62.25 (68.5)” or 95 (110.5, 126.5, 142) 158 (174) cm *Finished Length (Shoulder to Hem)*: 17.5 (19, 20.25, 21.5) 23 (25.5)” or 45 (48, 51.5, 55) 58.5 (64.5) cm *Sleeve Circumference (at widest)*: 15.25 (16.25, 18, 19) 20.5 (21.5)” or 39 (41, 46, 48) 52.5 (55) cm *Sleeve Length*: 19.25” or 49 cm *(all sizes)* *Cuff*: 9” or 23 cm *(all sizes)* *Crewneck*: 19” or 48 cm *(all sizes)* *Body Length, sleeve circumference & length can be customized* ***Materials*** US 7 / 4.5 mm 16”, 24” and/or 40” circular needles (for body, hem and armholes) or needles used to obtain gauge. US 5 / 3.75 mm 16”, 24” and/or 40” circular needles or 2 sizes smaller than needles used for the body. Removable & regular stitch markers Tapestry Needle ***Skills Needed*** Slipped stitches Applied I-cord & I-cord bind off Reading charts Increasing on RS & WS Picking up stitches Grafting ***Gauge*** 4” by 4” in Quilt Square Stitch/Blocked = 18 stitches by 30 rows 4” x 4” in Stockinette / Blocked = 18 sts by 25 rows *Textured stitches can shift depending on the yarn or blocking; Stockinette gauge is provided as a secondary check. It helps confirm your overall tension before committing to selected yarn.* *Swatching Tip:* Knit a swatch slightly bigger than the gauge to achieve an accurate swatch. ***Yarn*** Medium/Aran Weight Yarn: 100 g / 152 yds / 139 m 596 (687, 788, 890) 1011 (1168) grams 906 (1044, 1198, 1353) 1537 (1775) yards 828 (955, 1095, 1237) 1405 (1623) meters *To knit with the exact yarn as the sample:* 1 strand of Malabrigo Rios and 1 strand of Isager Alpaca 2 were used. The weight of each strand is listed below, however, the yardage of EACH yarn listed below must equal the total yardage/meters listed above. Malabrigo Rios: 431 (497, 570, 644) 732 (845) grams Isager Alpaca 2: 166 (191, 219, 248) 281 (325) grams *Yardage needed for up to a 6x6” swatch has been factored in. If you choose to knit a longer sweater, you will need additional yardage per inch of length: Malabrigo Rios: 25 (28, 29, 32) 33 (36) grams / 52 (58, 61, 66) 70 (76) yards Isager Alpaca 2: 10 (11, 12, 13) 14 (15) grams / 52 (58, 61, 66) 70 (76) yards