We’re in the mood for some easy dreamy sweaters this week for Must Make Monday. This seamed sweater is worked from the bottom up, with a delicate lace detail at the collar and sleeves for a touch of romance.
We’re making ours out of Hazel Knits Divine- this gorgeous yarn is a special edition in the shop, so you’ll want to get yours fast! Divine is a merino, cashmere, silk blend with a beautiful drape and color depth in each skein.
Dolores Pattern Details:
Finished measurements
34 (36, 38, 40½, 42½, 44½, 47, 49, 51½)” [86.5 (91.5, 96.5, 103, 108, 113, 119.5, 124.5, 131) cm] bust circumference
Yarn:
1100 (1325, 1325, 1540, 1540, 1768, 1989, 2200, 2200) yards
We recommend: HazelKnits Divine – available in store and online!
Needles
24” or longer circular needle in size US 3 /3.25 mm
extra straight or circ in size US 6 /4 mm for three-needle bind off
24” circ in size US 6 /4 mm
Or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Notes
Sweater is worked from the bottom up in two identical pieces, with sleeves cast on directly to body. Upper sleeve edges and shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind off method. Sides and inner sleeve edges are seamed, then sts are picked up around neck opening for trim.
About Hazel Knits Divine
Divine is a limited edition yarn that you won’t usually find in our shop or even from Hazel Knits. Knitting with Divine is a heavenly treat. The Merino gives this yarn nice substance, while the Cashmere and Silk make it a luxe experience. Divine is a lofty fingering weight and has wonderful drape for shawls and scarves.
- 75% superwash Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk
- Fingering weight,
- 400 yards / 115 grams
- Handwash in tepid water with wool-friendly detergent. Lay flat to dry. Even though this yarn has a high superwash merino content, we do not recommend machine washing or drying
