Please note that this listing is for a PDF knitting pattern and not the finished sweater.
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Gilded is reminiscent of an age of epicurean opulence, giving the illusion of heavy ornamentation and dripping jewels. Its beauty belies its intrinsic comfort. True to twenty-first century standards, Gilded is just as at home over jeans or a dress as joggers. Concomitantly, it possesses a strong 70s vibe with the colorful yoke and roomy sleeves.
Pattern Notes
Gilded is a three color, top-down, round yoke pullover with generous ease worked in sport weight yarn. The bishop sleeves are so easy to work with all the decreases in just one round!
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7, 8]
For Bust Size: 30/32 (34/36, 38/40, 42/44) [46/48, 50/52, 54/56, 58/60]
Finished Bust Measurements: 38.75 (43.25, 47.25, 52.25) [56, 60, 64, 68]” / 98.5 (110, 120, 132.5) [142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5] cm
Gauge
24 sts/ 28 rounds = 4” in stockinette st worked in the round. Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.
How to Choose a Size
Gilded is meant to be worn with approx. 6-10” / 15-25 cm of positive ease in the bust. See schematic for all the details.
Shown in size 2 on a 36” bust and worn with 7.25”/ 18.5 cm positive ease.
Yarn Requirements
Knitty McPurly Athens Alpaca Sport (100% Baby Alpaca; 291 yards/267 meters) 100 grams or another sport weight yarn
The 100% Baby Alpaca yarn gives a fluffy, delicate halo and extreme softness. While you can use whatever sport weight yarn you want, a wool or alpaca blend is recommended.
Color A: Trinket
148 (165, 180, 199) [221, 244, 266, 293] yds / 135 (151, 165, 182) [202, 223, 243, 268] m
1 (1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 2] skeins
Color B: Beryl
136 (151, 165, 183) [203, 224, 244, 269] yds / 124 (138, 151, 167) [186, 205, 223, 246] m
1 (1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 1] skeins
Color C: Frost
950 (1056, 1157, 1280) [1418, 1568, 1706, 1880] yds / 869 (966, 1058, 1170) [1297, 1434, 1560, 1719] m
4 (4, 4, 5) [5, 6, 6, 7] skeins
Materials
Highlighter or pen to mark directions for your size
16-inch US #5/3.75 mm circular needle (gauge needle) or size required to get gauge
32-inch US #5/3.75 mm circular needle
DPNs US #5/3.75 mm (set of 4 or 5) for sleeve rib
16-inch US #4/3.5 mm circular needle for neck rib
waste yarn
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle