CLEA SWEATER

Description

This turtleneck knitting pattern creates a turtleneck sweater that’s far more than a basic wardrobe staple: the distinctive shoulder and back construction with emphasized increases gives the Clea Sweater its oversized silhouette and a modern fit.

At the collar, cuffs, and hem, 2×2 and 1×1 ribbing alternate to add a detail that adds structure to the finished piece and keeps the knitting process varied and engaging.

Knit in Cardiff Cashmere, the turtleneck sits especially soft and cozy against the neck which means no itch, just pure comfort. Alternatives are listed here as well as in the pattern.

Suited for advanced knitters and confident beginners with some prior experience in increase techniques and ribbing.

SizeS

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

The Clea Sweater should have a range of movement (positive ease) of approx. 20-25 cm in relation to your chest circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL fit a bust measurement of 78-84 (85-90) 91-98 (99-109) 110-120 (121-130) 131-140 cm. Measure yourself before you start knitting to make sure you have chosen the correct size for you.

The Clea Sweater has a finished bust and hip circumference of 101 (107) 118,5 (128,5) 143,5 (154) 166 cm

Needles

Circular Needles 4.0 mm [US6] (40, 80 or 100 for the Magic Loop Method) [16 und 40 inches]

Circular Needles 3.5 mm [US4] (40 & 80 or 100 cm for the Magic Loop Method) [16 und 40 inches]

Gauge

Stockinette stitch on 4.0 mm [US6] Needles:

22 sts / 36 r = 10 x 10 cm

Materials

300 (325) 350 (375) 400 (450) 475 g

“Classic” by Cardiff (25 g = approx. 112 m)

You will knit with one strand of yarn.

Note that you will need more yarn if you want to knit the sweater longer.

Yarn alternatives

300 (300) 350 (350) 350 (400) 450 g

“Merino” by Knitting for Olive (50 g = approx. 250 m)

together with

150 (150) 175 (175) 200 (200) 225 g

“Soft Silk Mohair” by Knitting for Olive (25 g = approx. 225 m)

This version is knitted using two strands of yarn – one strand of the thicker yarn, together with one strand of Silk Mohair.

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Our grey Clea jumper was knitted using: “Cardiff Classic” (colour no. 671) by Cardiff Cashmere.

Our blue Clea jumper was knitted using: “Cardiff Classic” (colour no. 644) by Cardiff Cashmere.

DIFFICULTY

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