Bentley
Bentley
Bentley is an easy and fun sweater to make and to wear! Stitch detail adds a touch of texture to the stripes that are a flattering width for all body types.
Choose your colors and get ready for an entertaining project as the stripes make it seem to go super fast. Make several and be ready to wear them a lot as it’s super comfy and oh so versatile! Picture it with your favorite jeans, slacks or a skirt.
Bentley is worked top-down and in the round in a completely seamless manner, starting with a double collar and raglan seams with short rows that shape the neckline. The yoke is rather fitted and the body is looser with increase rounds to the hemline for a flattering fit and total comfort.
This design really shows off hand dyed yarns and will look great in any DK or sport weight yarn with good drape that meets gauge.
See below for links to yarn kits.
Sizing is inclusive with intended ease of about 3 inches / 7.5 cm.
This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.
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SIZES
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) See measurements and ease below.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 35.25(37.5, 39.25, 41.5, 43.5, 45)(47.25, 49.5, 53, 57.5, 61) inches / 89.5( 95.5, 99.5, 105.5, 110.5, 114.5)(120, 125.5, 134.5, 146, 155)cm
Choose size that is about 3” / 7.5 cm larger than chest measurement!
RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co &Make DK - Sample shown in colors Betty White and Surf’s Up.. See KITS here. Use code Bentley10 to save 10% through Sept 15, 2023.
OR
Miss Babs Killington - Sample shown in colors Blencartha and Eden Valley. See yarn here.
OR use any yarn that meets gauge and has good stitch definition with little color variation. See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
MC: 713(778, 810, 843, 907, 972)(1037, 1134, 1264, 1394, 1491) yds / 652(711, 741, 770, 829, 889)(948, 1037, 1155, 1274, 1363)m.
CC: 387(422, 440, 457, 493, 528)(563, 616, 686, 756, 809) yds / 354(386, 402, 418, 450, 482)(515, 563, 627, 691, 740)m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Larger - US 5 (3.75 mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular. Used for yoke, body and sleeves.
Medium - US 4 (3.5 mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular. Used for hem ribbing on body.
Smaller - US 3 (3.25 mm) 16”/40cm circular. Used only for collar and sleeve cuff ribbing.
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
22 sts/30 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette using larger needles and measured AFTER blocking.
Note gauge before and after blocking for knowledge of yarn growth to assist in adjusting for length.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, yarn needle for weaving in ends
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate level pattern but could be accessible to an Advanced Beginner knitter with some experience in skills used.
Skills Used: German Short Rows, increases, decreases, half-twisted ribbing, double collar.
RAVELRY PATTERN PAGE
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Pattern is also available in Knit Companion.
