Simple Swoncho
Designed by Karida Collins
FIELD GUIDE NO. 18: BEGINNINGS
Specs & Details
We love a loose, boxy sweater, and this one is so loose and boxy it’s almost a poncho. Knit from the top down, it’s so simple in its construction that you’re nearly done with it before you realize you’re actually knitting a sweater.
Materials
Organic Studio Worsted by Neighborhood Fiber Co. [4 oz (114 g) skeins, each approx 200 yds (183 m), 100% machine-washable organic merino]: 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 9) skeins Truxton Circle (purple) or Thomas Circle (gray)
Size US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles (set of 4 or 5), or size needed to achieve gauge
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 16″ (40 cm) and 32″ (80 cm) long, or size needed to achieve gauge
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Waste yarn
Knitted Measurements
Bust: 42.5 (47.25, 53.5, 60, 64.75, 69.5)” [108 (120, 136, 152.5, 164.5, 176.5) cm]
Length to top of shoulder: 26 (27, 28, 29, 29, 30)” [66 (68.5, 71, 73.5, 73.5, 76) cm]
Gauge
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4″ (10 cm) st st, using larger needle
22 sts and 32 rnds = 4″ (10 cm) 1×1 Rib, using smaller needles
Size
To fit bust sizes 30–38 (36–44, 42–50, 48–56, 54–62, 60–68)” [76–96.5 (91.5–112, 106.5–127, 122–142, 137–157.5, 152.5–172.5) cm]
Notes
This swoncho is worked in the round from the top down to the armholes, then the sleeves and body are divided and worked separately in the round to the bottom edge.
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