Erika Sweater | Knitting Pattern and Optional Kits

The Erika Sweater is designed by Evelyn Siatra with an all-over stranded color-work patt for the body and right sleeve and a different patt for left sleeve.

It has 2 in-set pockets on the front. The funnel-neck sweater has modified drop-shoulder design. The rolled edgings are worked in St st with a contrast color. The garment is knitted bottom-up in pieces and then sewn together.

Skill level : (2)

Skill needed : Work color-work following charts

You have the option to purchase the pattern only or the knitting kit, which contains both the yarn and the pattern needed to knit this project!

THIS KNITTING KIT INCLUDE

• The Erika Sweater knitting pattern (sent as a digital pdf format) - The pattern is included when you purchase a kit.
• LOUISE ROBERT COLLECTION - DK PURE [90% Merino wool, 10% Silk; 238 m per 115 g] -
  • MC - 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) SKEINS - shown in Bluenose.
  • CC1 - 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) SKEINS - shown in Ann Boleyn.
  • CC2 - 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) SKEIN - shown in Gauguin.

IN ADDITION TO THIS KIT, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL

• Circular needles 4 mm (US 6) - the size required to obtain the gauge
  
• Tapestry needle
  
• Locking stitch markers
• Stitch holder

SIZES - XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

To fit bust: 71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157.5) cm / 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) in.

Bust finished circumference: 84 (94, 104.5, 114.5, 124.5, 135, 145, 155, 165) cm / 33 (37, 41 ¼, 45, 49, 53 ¼, 57, 61, 65) in.

Sample shown in Size S (100 cm / 39 ¼ in bust) worn with 19 cm / 7 ½ in of ease.

*See size chart and schematic at end of pattern for more measurements.

GAUGE

25 sts and 27 rows = 10 cm (4'') worked in color-work patt using size 4 mm (US 6) needles.

23 sts and 27 rows = 10 cm (4'') worked in St st using size 4 mm (US 6) needles. 

NOTE

Work last st of each row with both strands, to have an even stranding of the yarns. Read each section through out before beginning to knit. Sloped BO To prevent “stair steps” from forming between consecutive BO rows, use the sloped BO method as follows: bind off as usual on the first row to define the initial part of the slope, then work to end of row. Turn and work the next row up to the last st. Turn work so that this unworked st becomes the first st on the RH needle. Sl the first st on the LH needle to the RH needle pwise, then BO the unworked st by lifting it over the sl st and off the needle. Color-work pattern 1 (12-sts rep) Work according to chart. Work as many repeats as possible across the stitches in the chosen size, and when repeating charts, always repeat Rows 1 – 6. Color-work pattern 2 (8-sts rep) Work according to chart. Work as many repeats as possible across the stitches in the chosen size, and when repeating charts, always repeat Rows 1 – 8.

ENJOY! ♥

This pattern is sold in a digital pdf format: a link to download your pattern will be provided once the order is completed and you will also get this link by emailbmake sure to check your spams if you can't find the email in your inbox)