Into Darkness Sweater
Imagine the perfect blend of rising darkness transitioning into the classic appeal of a Breton striped fisherman's sweater. This stunning pattern allows you to start at the bottom with the darkest color and gradually mingle in lighter shades using a beautiful fair-isle technique, resulting in a delightful gradient that culminates at the top with your lightest and brightest hue. The design is expertly knit in the round from the bottom up, ensuring a seamless finish. The sleeves are crafted separately and then combined with the body at the start of the arm opening for an elegant fit. To complete the look, a cozy neckband is picked up and knitted. This pattern invites you to create your own unique gradient while making use of remnant sock yarns, transforming leftover yarn into a wearable masterpiece.
Design Features: This contemporary sweater boasts stockinette stitch, playful stripes, and fair-isle techniques with contiguous sleeves and shoulders, all worked from the bottom up for an easy and enjoyable knitting experience.
Sizes: Available in multiple sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X) (72/76, 80/86, 91/96, 102/106, 111/116, 121/126) cm / 28/30(32/34, 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, 48/50)" bust circumference, making it suitable for a diverse range of body types.
Finished Measurements: The finished garment measures armpit (laid flat): 37(42, 47, 52, 57, 59) cm 15(17, 19, 21, 23, 23.7)". The overall finished length is 51(53, 55, 57, 59, 60) cm / 20.1, 20.9, 21.7, 22.4, 23.2, 24". The sample garment is modeled by an individual measuring 1.80m/5'11", wearing size S, showcasing how beautifully this sweater drapes.
Embrace the creativity of dyeing your own yarn or combining various colors to achieve a truly personalized look. This pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters looking to explore gradient knitting and fair-isle techniques while creating a stylish and functional addition to their wardrobe. Whether you're knitting for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, this unique pattern will surely delight and inspire!
