Sycamore Sweater

The Sycamore Sweater is worked from the top down.

The neckline is shaped first by working back and forth. The remainder of the sweater is then worked in the round. The yoke is shaped in stages: first with shoulder increases worked from both right and wrong sides while flat, then sleeve increases, and finally raglan increases.

The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or using the Magic Loop technique. The asymmetrical stripe pattern is created using short rows, specifically the Japanese Short Row technique.

The sweater is designed with approx. 15 cm of positive ease.
Choose a size based on your bust measurement.

Sizes

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

Designed to fit bust circumference:

80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) 120–130 cm

Finished Measurements

*Measured mid back below the turtleneck collar.

Designed with approx. 15 cm of positive ease.

Yarn Requirements

The sweater is worked holding multiple strands together.

Main Colour

Jensen Yarn by Isager (50 g = 125 m)
held together with
Silk Mohair by Isager (25 g = 212 m)

Stripe Section

Worked with three strands of Spinni (one strand of each colour)
held together with one strand of Silk Mohair

Spinni by Isager (50 g = 300 m)

*Total meterage across all three Spinni colours combined.

Silk Mohair (for stripe section)

Needles

Circular needles:
5 mm (60, 80 and/or 100 cm)
4.5 mm (40, 80 and/or 100 cm)

Double-pointed needles:
5 mm and 4.5 mm

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge

16 stitches × 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 5 mm needles

Construction

• Worked top down
• Neckline shaped flat
• Shoulder increases, sleeve increases, then raglan increases
• Body worked in the round
• Sleeves worked in the round
• Asymmetrical stripe pattern formed with Japanese Short Rows
• Multi-strand construction

Skill Level

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Advanced – suitable for experienced knitters comfortable with multi-stage yoke shaping, Japanese short rows, and working with multiple strands.