Knitting Pattern in Englisch for a cool Sweater with Vertically Placed, Wide, Colourful Statement Stripes, a Relaxed Fit, Extra-Wide Sleeves, a Classic Crew Neckline with a Double-Folded Collar in Half-Twisted Ribbing, and Ribbed Cuffs, available in Sizes XS | S | M (L | XL | 2XL) 3XL | 4XL | 5XL
 
Structure
The sweater is worked in stockinette stitch with a striking pattern of bold, colourful statement stripes. Thanks to the sweater’s unique construction, these stripes run vertically across both the body and the sleeves. You begin by working the body from left to right (as worn). Increases and decreases are used throughout to shape the shoulders and create the crew neckline. Once the body is complete, only the sleeve stitches remain on the needles. The sleeves are then worked in the round in stockinette stitch following the statement stripe pattern and finished with 1×1 half-twisted rib cuffs. Next, the sleeve stitches are picked up on the opposite side, and the second sleeve is worked in the same way as a mirror image of the first. The side seams are closed using either the mattress stitch, Kitchener stitch or a three-needle bind-off. Finally, a double 1×1 rib neckband is worked around the crew neckline, and a matching 1×1 rib hem is knitted onto the body. The sweater has a relaxed fit through the body and hips, while the sleeves are cut extra wide for an oversized look. The classic ribbed trims, bold vertical statement stripes, and subtly sporty silhouette create a beautiful contrast to the luxurious yarn choice and the soft, fluffy fabric.
The statement stripes pattern also offers endless opportunities to experiment with unique and eye-catching colour combinations. Thanks to its distinctive construction, the sweater is engaging and enjoyable to knit from start to finish.
 
Level of difficulty: advanced
 
Helpful YouTube tutorials for different techniques used for this sweater can be found on my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqejtwZd_kv74LYZeJsBCew
 
Materials:
Main Colour (e. g. Powder Pink): 150 | 175 | 175 (200 | 200 | 200) 225 | 225 | 250 g Kid Cotton by Kremke (210 m/25 g // 229.66 yds/25 g)
Contrast Colour 1 (e. g. Golden Yellow) and 2 (e. g. Wool White): 50 | 50 | 75 (75 | 75 | 100) 100 | 100 | 125 g of each colour of Kid Cotton by Kremke (210 m/25 g // 229.66 yds/25 g)
4 mm // US 6 and 3.5 mm // US 4 circular knitting needles
1 darning needle
Stitch markers or leftovers
 
Knitting Tension:
10x10 cm // 4x4 in = 20 sts x 32 rs in stockinette stitch with 2 strands of yarn held together on 4 mm // US 6 knitting needles (wet blocked!)
 
Johanna has a bust circumference of 87 cm // 34.3 in and wears the sweater in size M. 
 
Measurements:
Bust Circumference Finished Sweater (A): 
89 | 96 | 101 (109 | 116 | 126) 139 | 151 | 164 with a positive ease of 5 to 15 cm 
Length Finished Sweater (B): 
53,5 | 53,5 | 53,5 (53,5 | 58,5 | 58,5) 59 | 59 | 59 cm (plus 3-4 cm hem) – the length can be adjusted individually, you then might need more or less yarn. 
Sleeve Length (C): 
37,5 | 37 | 38 (37 | 34,5 | 32) 32 | 28 | 25 cm (plus 3-4 cm cuffs) 
Sleeve Circumference Upperarm (D): 
53 | 54 | 57 (58 | 59 | 60) 64 | 64 | 64 cm 
Sleeve Circumference Underarm (E): 
45 | 47 | 49 (51 | 53 | 55) 57 | 59 | 61 cm
 
Measurements in Inch:
Bust Circumference Finished Sweater (A): 
35.0 | 37.8 | 39.8 (42.9 | 45.7 | 49.6) 54.7 | 59.4 | 64.6 in with a positive ease of 2.0 to 5.9 in 
Length Finished Sweater (B): 
21.1 | 21.1 | 21.1 (21.1 | 23.0 | 23.0) 23.2 | 23.2 | 23.2 in (plus 1.2-1.6 in hem) – the length can be adjusted individually; you then might need more or less yarn. 
Sleeve Length (C): 
14.8 | 14.6 | 15.0 (14.6 | 13.6 | 12.6) 12.6 | 11.0 | 9.8 in
(plus 1.2-1.6 in cuffs) 
Sleeve Circumference Upperarm (D): 
20.9 | 21.3 | 22.4 (22.8 | 23.2 | 23.6) 25.2 | 25.2 | 25.2 in 
Sleeve Circumference Underarm (E): 
17.7 | 18.5 | 19.3 (20.1 | 20.9 | 21.7) 22.4 | 23.2 | 24.0 in
 
The pattern will be provided as a pdf file to be downloaded directly after payment. The download link is sent out automatically via e-mail and is valid for in total 30 days after payment. There is no refund/exchange possible. Support via e-mail to: support@kolibri-by-johanna.de