Short Description: Fay Sweater by September Knits. Fay is a cropped sweater that is light and intended for layering. It has short sleeves and plays with different yarn weights to give interest visually and while knitting it up. I have knit several yoke sweaters and have always struggled with the fit of them; either the neck was too high, armpit depth too low, or shoulders were too tight. I set out to make a yoke sweater that gave me the drape and fit that felt good to wear. I wanted the fit to be effortless; like I didn’t even feel it on-it was just a part of me. I wanted a yoke sweater that was ‘light’ in weight and look. I was able to create this ‘lightness’ in weight and feel by switching back and forth between dk and lace yarn. Fay’s cropped and loose fit allows it to be perfect for layering. I am happy with how this design turned out and I hope you will be, too!
Gauge: 19 sts/35 rounds= 4 in/10 cm square in Fay stitch pattern with both dk & mohair lace worked in the round using body needles
Finished Measurements: Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
- A. Bust Circumference: 34 (39.5, 42, 48.25, 51, 56, 58.75, 64.75, 67.75) in / 86 (100.5, 107, 122.5, 129.5, 142, 149, 164.5, 172) cm
- B. Upper Arm Circumference: 11.25 (13, 13, 14.25, 15.5, 17.75, 19, 20.75, 20.75) in / 29 (33, 33, 36.5, 39.5, 45, 48, 52.5, 52.5) cm
- C. Armhole Depth: 8 (9, 9, 9.75, 10.75, 11.75, 11.75, 12.5, 12.5) in / 20.5 (22.5, 22.5, 25, 27.5, 29.5, 29.5, 32, 32) cm
- D. Length From Underarm to Sleeve Cuff End: 2.5 (2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5) in / 6.5 (6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5) cm or desired length
- E. Length From Underarm to Hem: 7 (8, 8, 8, 8.75, 8.75, 8.75, 8.75, 8.75) in / 17.5 (20, 20, 20, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5, 22.5) cm or desired length
Materials Used: Approximately 489 (620, 633, 756, 865, 1010, 1098, 1210, 1321) yards / 448 (567, 579, 692, 791, 924, 1005, 1107, 1208) meters
Needle Size:
- For body worked in the round 4.5 mm/US 7 16-40 in/40-100 cm circular, or size needed to obtain gauge
- For bottom hem and collar ribbing worked in the round 4.0 mm/US 6 16-40 in/40-100 cm circular
- For sleeves worked in the round with small circumference 4.5 mm/US 7 dpn’s or 40 in/100 cm circular for magic loop method
- For sleeve cuff ribbing worked in the round with small circumference 4.0 mm/US 6 dpn’s or 40 in/100 cm circular for magic loop method
Pattern Includes: Written Instructions & Schematic
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
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