Knitting kit - Hyacinth Sweater by Tricot Meringue

Knitting Kit - Hyacinth Sweater by Tricot Meringue

Pattern not included - you must purchase the pattern on Ravelry here.

Pattern available in French and English.

Discover a sweater delicately designed to combine softness, lightness, and comfort. With its subtle garter stitch finish, refined twisted rib collar, and airy stockinette stitch look, the Hyacinth Sweater is a perfect piece for days when you want to be both comfortable and sophisticated. Its clean design and cozy-chic aesthetic make it a versatile wardrobe essential. The name Hyacinth, inspired by one of the most sparkling characters from the Bridgerton series, reflects this delicate combination of freshness and classic charm.

SIZES: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 92 (103) 113 (123) 133 (143.5) 151 (164) 174 cm 36-1/2 (40-1/2) 44-1/2 (48-1/2) 52-1/2 (56-1/2) 59-1/2 (64-1/2) 68-1/2 inches.

SWEATER LENGTH 55.5 (56.5) 58.5 (60.5) 62 (62.5) 66.5 (68) 68.5 cm 21-3/4 (22-1/4) 23 (24) 24-1/2 (24-3/4) 26-1/4 (26-3/4) 27 inches measured from top of back

GAUGE: 16 stitches x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, knitted in the round and flat, with 6 mm US 10 needles.

NEEDLES: 6 mm US10 / 4 mm US6 30, 40, 80 OR 100 cm 12, 16, 32 OR 40 inches.

MATERIALS: 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) 9 (10) 11 balls of Drops Air 50 g / 150 m. Model is wearing color: 41 soft orchid.

ACCESSORIES: Tapestry needle, stitch markers and bulb-type stitch markers (that open and close).

SIZE GUIDE
The Hyacinth Sweater is designed to have approximately 15-20 cm 6-8 inches of positive ease, i.e., 15-20 cm 6-8 inches wider than your bust circumference.

Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are therefore designed for a bust circumference of 74-77 (83-88) 93-98 (103-108) 113-118 (123-128) 131-136 (144-149) 154-159 cm 30-32 (33-35) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 51-53 (55-58) 60-62 inches, for a finished project with a circumference of 92 (103) 113 (123) 133 (143.5) 151 (164) 174 cm 36-1/2 (40-1/2) 44-1/2 (48-1/2) 52-1/2 (56-1/2) 59-1/2 (64-1/2) 68-1/2 inches.

If you are between two sizes, I recommend going up a size if you want an oversized look.
The model in the photo is wearing size 2 for an upper bust circumference of 81 cm 32 inches and a bust circumference of 86 cm 34 inches for a positive ease of 15 cm 6 inches.

SWEATER CONSTRUCTION EXPLANATIONS
The first step is to knit the back of the sweater. You will start by casting on the necessary number of stitches for the upper back, then knit flat, incorporating short rows to create a trapezoidal shape. After placing the back stitches on hold, you will pick up the left and right shoulder stitches, then work a few short rows before making increases for the collar. The two shoulders will then be joined flat. The front will also be knitted flat. The last step of the yoke is to join the front to the back. The body will then be knitted in the round, with one purl stitch on each side for a faux seam finish. Short rows will then be created on the front and back to shape the sides, finishing with a garter stitch edge. The collar will be knitted in the round in twisted rib with a stockinette stitch finish, then the sleeve stitches will be picked up at the armholes and knitted in the round, with decreases, and a garter stitch finish at the bottom.

difficulties: short rows, increases, decreases
level: beginner-intermediate