he Borderline Sweater is the sweater you’ve always needed. With its boxy fit, mockneck, and drop sleeves, it’s the perfect way to learn short rows.
Materials:
- 1 pair of 8 mm circular needles, 24” cord
- 1 pair of 6 mm circular needles, 24” cord
- 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) 9 skeins of 100g/100m
- 4 stitch markers (can also use scrap yarn)
- 1 beginning of the round marker
Suggested Yarns:
- Wool and the Gang, Alpachino Merino
- Drops, Andes
- Malabrigo Yarn, Chunky
- We are Knitters, Squish Yarn
- Cascade Yarns, 128 Superwash
- Lion Brand Yarns, Hue and Me
- Any Bulky weight yarn
- Cascade Yarns, Baby Alpaca Chunky
Gauge:
4”x4”: 10 stitches by 16 rows on 8mm needles in stockinette
Measurements:
XS:
Width - 20”
Length - 16”
Sleeve: 14”
Small:
Width - 22”
Length - 17”
Sleeve: 15”
Medium:
Width - 24”
Length - 18”
Sleeve: 16”
Large:
Width - 26”
Length - 19”
Sleeve: 17”
XL:
Width - 28”
Length - 20”
Sleeve: 18”
2X:
Width - 30”
Length - 21”
Sleeve: 19”
3X:
Width - 32”
Length - 22”
Sleeve: 19”
4X:
Width - 34”
Length - 22”
Sleeve: 19”
5X:
Width - 36”
Length - 22”
Sleeve: 19”
This pattern is suitable for comfortable beginners! You should be familiar with stockinette stitch! This pattern uses the following techniques: picking up stitches, short rows, and knitting in the round. I’ll be posting tutorials on my instagram!
Check on my instagram @karas.knit.eng and the tag #BorderlineSweater for more images!
