The Lima Sweater is knitted from the top down in stockinette stitch. It begins with the back, worked using German short rows, and continues down to the armholes. Then, the fronts are worked separately, followed by the button band. After that, the fronts and back are joined, and the body is worked in the round until the desired length is reached.Finally, the neckline and sleeves are knitted.
Sizes:
(1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7).
The suggested positive ease is 18 to 22 cm / 7.1” to 8.7” of positive ease, but you can adjust it according to your own taste.
The sweater shown in the photos is size 1 with 21 cm / 8.2” ofpositive easeand is163 cm/ 5′4” tall.
Finished Garment Measurements:
Total Length:
(55.5) 57.5 (59.5) 61.5 (63.5) 65.5 (67) cm.
(21.8) 22.6 (23.4) 24.2 (25) 25.8 (26.4)”.
Bust circumference:
(103.5) 110 (114) 120.5 (126.8) 133 (146) cm.
(40.7) 43.3 (44.8) 47.4 (49.9) 52.3 (57.4)”.
Gauge:
19 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” (blocked).
On 5 mm / US 8 needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
In stockinette stitch.
Yarn:
Sofia by Tejer es cool (Peruvian brand).
50 g = 150 meters.
Or Air by Drops.
7% Wool, 65% Baby alpaca, 28% Nylon.
(330) 350 (380) 400 (430) 460 (495) grams.
A longer garment will require more yarn.
Level: Intermediate.
The Lima Sweater is knitted from the top down in stockinette stitch. It begins with the back, worked using German short rows, and continues down to the armholes. Then, the fronts are worked separately, followed by the button band. After that, the fronts and back are joined, and the body is worked in the round until the desired length is reached.Finally, the neckline and sleeves are knitted.
Sizes:
(1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7).
The suggested positive ease is 18 to 22 cm / 7.1” to 8.7” of positive ease, but you can adjust it according to your own taste.
The sweater shown in the photos is size 1 with 21 cm / 8.2” ofpositive easeand is163 cm/ 5′4” tall.
Finished Garment Measurements:
Total Length:
(55.5) 57.5 (59.5) 61.5 (63.5) 65.5 (67) cm.
(21.8) 22.6 (23.4) 24.2 (25) 25.8 (26.4)”.
Bust circumference:
(103.5) 110 (114) 120.5 (126.8) 133 (146) cm.
(40.7) 43.3 (44.8) 47.4 (49.9) 52.3 (57.4)”.
Gauge:
19 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” (blocked).
On 5 mm / US 8 needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
In stockinette stitch.
Yarn:
Sofia by Tejer es cool (Peruvian brand).
50 g = 150 meters.
Or Air by Drops.
7% Wool, 65% Baby alpaca, 28% Nylon.
(330) 350 (380) 400 (430) 460 (495) grams.
A longer garment will require more yarn.
Level: Intermediate.
