Lochan Sweater Knitting Pattern
A flattering fitted sweater that’s quick to knit. The lace pattern is easy to memorise, and both charts and written instructions are given. The sweater is knitted from the top down with a yoked construction. All shaping is done by changing needles and stitch patterns. Extended advice on how to customize the sweater is also given.
Dimensions:
Bust: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 56)”
Waist: 27 (29, 30.5, 32.5, 34, 36, 37.5, 41, 44.5, 48)”
Around hem: 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 50, 54, 58)”
Around top of sleeve: 11 (12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15.5, 16.5, 17.5)”
Around neckline 30 (32, 33.5, 35, 36.5, 38.5, 40, 43, 46, 49.5)”
Yoke width: 3 (3, 3, 3.5, 3.5, 3.5, 4, 4, 4.5, 4.5)”
Length armpit to hem: 15.5 ( 16.5, 16.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19.5, 20.5, 23, 24)”
Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 15.5 (15.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17.5, 17.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19.5, 19.5)”
Yarn: Rowan Kid Classic 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) 50g balls.
Total meterage: 780 (840, 930, 1010, 1075, 1180, 1260, 1345, 1515, 1680) m
Total yardage: 855 (920, 1015, 1105, 1200, 1290, 1380, 1475, 1660, 1840) yards.
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette with 4.5mm/ US 7 needle.
Needles: One 4.5mm / US 7 40” circular needle, one 5mm / US 8 40” circular needle, one 4.5mm / US 7 16” circular needle and one 5mm / US 8 16” circular needle.
Extras: Waste yarn, 3 detachable stitch markers, 4mm crochet hook.
You can also purchase this pattern on Ravelry.