Polar Bear. Textured Sweater Pattern.
Polar Bear is live today! First of all I wanted to thank you for writing such beautiful comments and emails to me about Polar Bear sweater, I really appreciate, it makes me really happy that you like this new knitwear design!When I hit the "publish" button, I always look back at the moment when the idea just sparkled in my head and find it quiet surreal to see it in physical form - both in my hands and on paper, and what is even more amazing, on your needles in the future. I remember that day when my bed (which I often use as my studio ""table", because it is big enough) was covered in swatches and skeins of mohair and wool, and I remember how excited I was about starting this sweater.As I mentioned before, I was saving Crazy Sexy Wool skeins to create a project that will also be easy for beginners. And I am sure this sweater can easily become your first garment project, even if all you knit before were just some accessories. This wool is perfect for it, as it is fast to knit and each stitch is standing out.
The construction allows you to easily adjust the sweater to your taste, the pattern always indicate where and how to do that. For example, the neckline is designed as a wide boat neck that can be slipped off one shoulder if you wish to or wear it the traditional way, but if you are more into closed necklines, the pattern will let you know how to do that. The same is with the length, both of the body and sleeves - you can adjust it to your own taste, following simple tips.
I hope you will have fun knitting Polar Bear and experiment with fibers and color combinations!
General Pattern Information
CONSTRUCTIONPolar Bear is knit bottom up in the round to the underarm, then divided for front and back to be worked flat. The sleeves are picked up and knit in the round top down. Very basic shaping, suitable for beginners.DESIGN DETAILSTextureThe texture effect is created with the use of simple mix of knit and purl stitches in a stripe sequence.Fiber ContrastThe sweater is knit in two very different fibers - chunky Peruvian wool and light airy mohair. This contrast creates a dramatic visual effect and makes the whole knitting experience more engaging.But you are free to experiment and change this suggested design feature. You can make the sweater using just one kind of yarn and you will still get the textured look. Or you can use yarns of the same weight for the stripe sequence.SleevesSleeves are knit in the round top down, in a simple stripe sequence. The length is adjustable.NecklineWide boat neck can be worn as a classic neckline or slipped off one shoulder. The pattern gives instructions how to make the neckline opening narrower, if you wish to.SizingThe sweater is graded for 8 sizes with 6-6 ½" of ease. The sample is shown in size Small with 6"of ease.B O D Y S I Z E S:XS 31" [78.5 cm]S 34" [86.5 cm]M 37" [94 cm]L 41" [104 cm]XL 44" [111.5 cm]XXL 47" [119 cm]3XL 50" [127 cm]4XL 54" [137 cm]F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N T S:Chest/Bust at Underarm: 37 ¾ (40, 43 ½, 46 ¾, 50 ¼, 53 ¾, 56, 59 ½)" [95.5 (101.5, 110, 119, 127.5, 136.5, 142, 151) cm]G A U G E7 sts x 10 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch after blocking in yarn A.Take time to check your gauge!Y A R NYarn A – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of "Crazy Sexy Wool" Wool and The Gang (87 yds [80 m] in 7 oz [200 g]; 100% Peruvian wool) in Ivory White.Yarn B – 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of "Take Care Mohair" Wool and The Gang (109 yds [100 m] in 1.75 oz [50 g]; 78% kid mohair, 13% wool, 9% polyamide) in Dusty Grey.Please, keep in mind that the yardage is an estimate.The pattern has been edited by a professional technical editor.Random number generator picked 3 winners of the giveaway - Christina (Ravelry ID christinapurls), Diane (Ravelry ID DMarieLynn) and Marne (Ravelry ID milesofyarn). You will receive your copy of Polar Bear today! Thank you for all your kind words about this design!
Polar Bear Sweater is available for $7.00
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