Knitting kit - umma sweater by aegyoknit

Knitting Kit - umma sweater by aegyoknit

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

Pattern available in English. 

Umma Sweater is the third design in the Umma collection, featuring its characteristic crossover effect that creates an opening at the front. New signature details have been added, such as a 2x2 ribbing that starts at the neckline and extends down the sleeves and sides, as well as a double-knit edge on the fronts and bottom of the sweater.

CONSTRUCTION

Umma Sweater is knitted from the top down, starting with the ribbing of the neckline. It is then separated to form the shoulders and stitches are picked up for the inner front section. Short rows are worked simultaneously with increases around the shoulder stitches. The work is then divided: the two fronts and the back are knitted separately until the armholes, where they are rejoined. The rest of the body is knitted flat, in one piece. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knitted in the round.

TECHNIQUES

It is recommended to be comfortable with short rows (here, German short rows), double knitting, the "backwards loop" cast-on method, and raglan increases. Several of these techniques are worked simultaneously, and on both the right and wrong sides of the knitting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

This pattern is rated as difficult.

SIZES

1 (2) 3 (4)

• Finished garment bust circumference (excluding front opening): 120 (130) 140 (150) cm / 47.2 (51.1) 55.1 (59)″

• Back length (excluding collar): 55 (60) 65 (66) cm / 21.6 (23.6) 25.6 (26)″

• Sleeve length (from armpit to cuff): 44 (43) 42 (41) cm / 17.3 (16.9) 16.5 (16)″

Sizing tip: I recommend choosing a size slightly smaller to achieve a positive ease of at least 15-20 cm (5.9-7.9″) and a maximum of 35 cm (13.7″).

YARN & GAUGE

The sweater is knitted with 1 strand of YAK by Lang Yarns (50 g / 120 m, 70% extra-fine merino virgin wool – mulesing-free, 30% yak).

Quantity: 11 (12) 14 (15) balls / 550 (600) 700 (750) g

Note: if you want a longer sweater, the amount of yarn needed will be higher than indicated.

Color shown in photo: 0068

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES

• 5 mm / US 8 circular needles (80 cm and 60-40 cm / 32″, 24-16″ cable)

• 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles (80 cm and 60-40 cm / 32″, 24-16″ cable)

GAUGE

• Before washing/blocking: 17 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4″ x 4″) in stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US 8 needles

• After washing/blocking: 16 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4″ x 4″) in stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US 8 needles