Loch Striped Sweater pattern

Styled in Erika Knight's Gossypium DK weight cotton, Loch is a classic looking garment with long raglan-style sleeves, a round neck, cropped sweater knitted in 2 row rib stitch in a 2 colour 12 row repeating stripe pattern with integral shaping at armholes, sleeve tops and neck.   Model shown in colour A: Pitch and colour B: Milk.

Suitable for a skill level which can work different methods of decreases (as explained in the pattern) and change colours. Knitted flat in separate pieces, with shoulder, neck and armhole shaping and using a needle to sew seams at the sleeves and the side seams.

Timeless stripes for your lifestyle and cropped for a contemporary look.

Approximate completed garment measurements:

Small: finished chest 96cm  / finished length 52cm
Medium: finished chest 106cm  / finished length 53cm
Large: finished chest  116cm / finished length 58cm

Approx. quantity of 2 colours of yarn (A & B) required per size:
Small -  4 balls of Colour A and 4 balls of Colour B
Med  -  5 balls of Colour A and 5 balls of Colour B
Large - 6 balls of Colour A and 6 balls of Colour B

Gauge: 22 stitches and 40 rows measured over a 10cm swatch of Ribbed pattern with 3.75mm needles.  It is always worthwhile swatching to get the fit you want in this garment.

Recommended Needles & Notions:
3.25mm and 3.75mm needles
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle for sewing up and finishing.

Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton yarns for this pattern can be found here.

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