Tweedy Dip Stitch by This Bird Knits Designs | This sweater is worked in the round from the top down. Short rows are worked across the back for slight shaping. The yoke increases are created through the use of the Dip Stitch motif, included is a helpful video tutorial for how to knit the Dip Stitch. This stitch is really quite easy once you get the hang of it, but I suggest you practice it on your swatch a few times before diving right in to make sure your tension is not too tight or too loose! After the yoke the sleeve stitches are placed on waste yarn or spare needles to be picked up and worked in the round.
Gauge: Yoke & Body: 21 stitches x 31 rounds = 4 x 4”
Finished Measurements:
- Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) 8 (*Shown in Size 2 with 10” positive ease.)
- Neck Opening: 16 (16.7, 18.2, 19.8) (20.5, 21.3, 22.8) 24.3”
- Bust/ Body Circumference: 42.6 (45.7, 48.7, 51.8) (54.9, 57.9, 61) 64”
- Height to Underarm: 12.5” (all sizes)
- Sleeve Length to Underarm: 12.5 (12, 11.5, 11.5) (11, 11, 10.5) 10.5”
- Upper Arm Circumference: 11.4 (13, 14.4, 16) (17.5, 18.2, 18.2) 19.8”
- Wrist Circumference: 6.8 (7.2, 7.6, 8.7) (9.5, 10.6, 11.4) 12.5”
- Yoke Depth: 9.5 (10.3, 10.4, 10.4) (10.7, 11.4, 12.2) 12.4”
- *Note: This design is meant to be worn with 4-10” positive ease, to choose the size for the intended fit, pick your size based on the finished measurements.
Materials Used: Hedgehog Fibers Tweedy 100g/251yards per skein, approximately 5(5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7) 7 skeins, 1120 (1180, 1300, 1380) (1460, 1540, 1660) 1740 yards
Needle Size:
- US 4 (3.55 mm) circular needles, with shorter cord or DPN’s for cuff
- US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, minimum 20” cord
- US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle, minimum 30” cord
- *Note on cord length, for the yoke and body section, especially the larger sizes, you may want a longer cord. For the sleeves, US Size 6 (4.0 mm) with a shorter cord, DPN’s or Magic Loop method may be used.
Pattern Includes: Written Instructions & Chart
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
