Novemberknits - Joo Summer Sweater - Paper

Joo Summer Sweater is a lightweight oversized summer sweater with ¾ sleeves inspired by the hanbok, Korea's national costume. It is knitted top down with raglan increases, and the neck is knitted in reverse rows to create the neckline. The sleeves are knitted in stockinette stitch while increasing evenly. The sleeves and body are finished with a fold edge and stockinette stitch that is folded in and sewn to the end. See recommended help videos at www.novemberknits.com.

Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) correspond to an upper width of approx. 85 (90) 95 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) cm. The measurements given on the front of the pattern are for the finished garment. The sweater should have a positive ease of movement of approx. 16-20 cm. Knit a swatch to find the needle size that gives the correct knitting tension.

Difficulty: 2 out of 5

Sizes

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)

Width of the garment

101 (108) 112 (120) 126 (137) 146 (156) cm

Garment length

47 (48) 49 (50) 53 (56) 59 (62) cm

The garment's sleeve length

21 (22) 22 (23) 23 (23) 23 (23) cm

Guiding pins

Circular needle 4.5 mm (40 cm)

Circular needle 5 mm (40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm)

Knitting strength

18 mx 24 rounds on 5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

Yarn suggestions

400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (600) g Sandnes Yarn Line (50g = 110m)

Color code: Sandnes Garn Line (4234)