Drea Renee Knits - DRK Everyday Sweater

The DRK (DreaReneeKnits) Everyday Sweater is knit from the top down (meaning you can try it on as you go and add length to suit your own personal style!), beginning with the collar. You will separate the sleeves placing them on hold while the body is finished and then the sleeves are returned to the needle, picking up stitches for the underarm for a totally seamless sweater!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
34 (38, 42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62, 66)”
86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127)(137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm Recommended ease is + 2 - 4”/5 - 10 cm (although my test knitters tried out everything from no ease all the way up to 10”/25.5 cm with great success); sample is shown in Size 2 on a 35”/89 cm bust with 3”/7.5 cm of positive ease, she is 5’5” tall.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Sport weight (185 yds/56 g)
297 (334, 369, 408, 448)(496, 531, 581, 635) g
980 (1102, 1217, 1346, 1478)(1637, 1753, 1917, 2097) yds
895 (1007, 1113, 1231, 1352)(1497, 1603, 1753, 1918) m

Yarn used in pattern:

Mountain Meadow Tweeds (100% Mountain Merino) 185 yds/56 g
6 (6, 7, 8, 8)(9, 10, 11, 12) skeins Flint

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm - 16”/40 cm to 40”/100 cm circular & preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs)

Sleeve Fabric: US 6/4 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs) see Notes on pg. 3

Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm for hem & preferred needles for small circumference for cuffs.

(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. The Ribbing needle should be 2 sizes smaller than the Main Fabric needle.)

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, cable needle (optional), waste yarn or stitch holders to hold sleeve sts and tapestry needle for Kitchener stitch and weaving in ends.

GAUGE
21 sts & 32 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over stockinette stitch in the round after blocking, using Main Fabric needle.

Please note this pattern is physical copy and not a PDF.