Starburst Sweater
Starburst Sweater
Starburst is the perfect sweater to knit up fast for cooler weather. Its simple elegance is highlighted by a textured starburst motif at the yoke, with multiple neckline options to suit your style.
The starburst motif is far easier than it appears, and the hybrid yoke construction gives you the best of both worlds: a circular yoke for effortless textured, lace knitting that transitions into raglan shaping for a comfortable, flattering fit.
Worked top-down and seamlessly in the round, Starburst lets you try it on as you go, with no surprises, and no finishing beyond weaving in a few ends. The neckline is worked first for built-in structure that prevents stretching, and you can add a collar of your choice later. Short rows shape and lower the front neck, and can also create an optional angled hem with a bit of extra length in the back. Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs can easily be adjusted for a shorter length.
Starburst shines in any yarn that meets gauge, has good stitch definition, and not too much color variation.
The instructions are both charted and written and the 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
Finished Chest: 32.5(34, 36.5, 38.5, 41.5, 43.5)(46.5, 49.5, 53.5, 57.25, 60.5) inches / 82.5(86.5, 92.5, 98, 105.5, 110.5)(118, 125.5, 135.5, 145.5, 153.5) cm.
Choose size that is 6” / 15 cm larger than chest measurement!
RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co Cumbria: Worsted shown in color Grasmere Vale.
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OR Plucky Knitter Legacy DK: shown in color Blue Spruce. See KITS HERE.
OR Use any yarn that meets gauge, has good stitch definition and minimal color variation.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
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ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
889(923, 957, 1094, 1169, 1230)(1415, 1661, 1845, 1968, 2214) yds /814(845, 876, 1002, 1070, 1126)(1295, 1520, 1689, 1801, 2026) m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Large (Main) - US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular needle and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves)
Small - US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle and set of DPNs
Adjust needle sizes to obtain correct gauge!
GAUGE
20 sts / 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette st using Larger (Main) needle 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 that is accessible to an Advanced Beginner knitter with experience in skills used.
Skills Used: German Short Rows, increases, decreases, picking up sts
RAVELRY PATTERN PAGE
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Pattern will also be available in Knit Companion.
