Kelvingrove Sweater - BC Garn Allino

Discover the perfect cozy addition to your summer wardrobe with our classic cotton/linen blend sweater, designed to keep the chill at bay during those cool summer evenings. Featuring adorable nautical stripes and elegantly twisted rib edgings, this lightweight sweater is truly a fashion staple for any season. The seamless design allows for effortless knitting, as it is crafted from the top down and includes set-in sleeves for a flattering fit.

This versatile sweater comes with detailed instructions tailored for 10 different sizes, accommodating bust measurements of 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches. Whether you're knitting for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, you'll find the guidance for altering the pattern provided at the end of the instructions ensures a perfect fit, tailored just for you.

Yarn: For your main colour (MC), use BC Garn Allino C132 in Dark Blue, with required yardage of 445 (500, 565, 630, 700, 775, 850, 975, 1100, 1290) meters or 480 (540, 610, 680, 760, 840, 920, 1060, 1190, 1400) yards. The contrast colour (CC) should be BC Garn Allino C106 in Light Grey, with the following yardage: 220 (250, 280, 315, 350, 385, 425, 485, 550, 645) meters or 240 (270, 305, 340, 380, 420, 460, 530, 595, 700) yards.

Needles: You will need one 4.5mm / US 7 40” / 100cm circular needle to create this charming piece.

Gauge: Achieve a consistent gauge of 19 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches using 4.5mm / US 7 needles to ensure your sweater fits perfectly.

Extras: Gather some waste yarn, two detachable stitch markers, and an additional spare 40” circular needle in size 4.5mm / US 7 or smaller to assist with your knitting journey.

This classic sweater pattern not only provides an enjoyable knitting experience but also results in a chic and timeless garment that you’ll love to wear. Dive into your next knitting project and elevate your summer style with this charming nautical-inspired sweater!