{"product_id":"percentage-vol-2-knit-a-well-fitting-sweater","title":"Percentage Vol 2: Knit a well-fitting sweater","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block core_item_content__text_block--notes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern will give you the skills to dive into your yarn stash, grab a set of needles and knit a top down yoke sweater to fit any recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with your own needle choice and gauge you’ll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake measurements from a body (or use a set of standard measurements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply appropriate ease to make it fit as desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaculate a cast on \u003cem\u003eShape the neck\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate how many stitches you need for chest and sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate and implement yoke increases to achieve desired sleeve and chest size within your custom armhole depth \u003cem\u003eAdd some short rows to lengthen the back for better fit\u003c\/em\u003eComplete the body \u003cem\u003eWork the sleeves and decrease for the cuffs\u003c\/em\u003eFinishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn and Yardage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis will depend on your size and choice of yarn and gauge, but as a guide allow at least the amounts below ( also shown in formatted tables the pictures left - click on image to see full size).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby and Children Sweaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ebaby- 2 years 3-6 yrs 6-12 years \u003cbr\u003efingering 600-700 yds (550-650m), 1000-1200 yds (900-1100m), 1200-1600yds (1100-1500m) \u003cbr\u003esport 550-650 yds (500-600m) 800-1000 yds (750-950m) 1000-1500yds (950-1400m) \u003cbr\u003earan\/worsted 450-550 yds (400-500m) 600-800 yds (550-750m) 900-1200yds (850-1100m) \u003cbr\u003echunky 350-450 yds (300-400m) 550-650 yds (500-600m) 700-1000yds (650-950m) \u003cbr\u003esuper chunky 250-350 yds (220-300m) 450-550 yds (400-500m) 600-800 yds (550-750m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Sweaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eadult 32-40 chest adult 42-52 adult 54-60 chest \u003cbr\u003efingering 1500-1700yds (1400-1600m) 2000-2200yds (1800-2050m) 2400-2600 (2200-2500m) \u003cbr\u003esport 1400-1600yds (1300-1500m) 1600-2000yds (1500-1850m) 2200-2400yds (2050-2200m) \u003cbr\u003earan\/worsted 1100-1400yds (1000-1300m) 1400-1600yds (1300-1500m) 1800-2000yds (1650m-1850) \u003cbr\u003echunky 1000-1300yds (950-1000m) 1200-1400 (1100-1300m) 1600-1800yds (1300-1650m) \u003cbr\u003esuper chunky 700-1000yds (650-950m) 900-1200yds (850-1100m) 1400-1600yds (1300-1500m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use any yarn suitable for sweater knitting. The yarns used for the samples are listed in the suggested yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue marl sample is in Berrocco Coco superbulky in Coast and used 6 balls. The grey sample is in Jamieson’s Shetland Heather aran in Sholmit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe intention is that you work a custom size based on your own measurements. Links to standard size information is provided in the document for those gift or charity knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamples are shown in XXXX (blue marl) and Jamieson and Jamieson Heather aran weight yarn (grey). Grey sample is made with approx 20% ease on a 32 in bust at 17sts to 4in\/10cm using a very stretchy cast on for the neck and allocating a few extra sts to the front at the separation of sleeves to make a slightly wider front neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"link core_item_content__text_block\"\u003eFor more information, see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knotions.com\/percentage-volume-2-sweaters\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/knotions.com\/percentage-volume-2-sweaters\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knotions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47358622269610,"sku":"EF-1192818","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/6454\/3146\/files\/percentage-sweater-cover.jpg?v=1755962477","url":"https:\/\/store.knotions.com\/products\/percentage-vol-2-knit-a-well-fitting-sweater","provider":"Knotions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}