Pilsen Sweater

## Pilsen Sweater Knitting Pattern Are you ready to create a stunning and cozy Pilsen Sweater? This delightful pattern brings together the elegance of fingering weight yarn and luxurious mohair/silk, resulting in a soft and beautiful finish perfect for any season. Ideal for knitters of all skill levels, this pattern will guide you through the process of crafting your very own sweater, making it a must-try project! ### Required Needles and Tools To knit the Pilsen Sweater, you’ll need the following essential tools: - **9 Stitch Markers** to help you keep track of your stitches. - **Circular Needles:** US6 (4 mm) and US4 (3.5 mm) for comfortable knitting. - **Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)** in the same sizes for those intricate sections. - A pair of **Scissors** for cutting yarn. - A **Tapestry Needle** for weaving in ends and finishing touches. ### Yarn Details For this pattern, you will combine two strands of yarn: - **Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Twin** in color "Vamp," comprised of 80% wool and 20% polyamide, with a yardage of 311m per 100g. - **Austermann Kid Silk** in color 31, which contains 75% mohair and 25% silk, offering 225m per 25g. ### Yarn Quantities Needed Depending on your desired sweater size, you will need a specific amount of yarn, ranging from **800 to 1500 meters** depending on the quality and your unique gauge. ### Gauge Information Achieving the perfect fit is essential, and gauge plays a crucial role. The Pilsen Sweater offers various gauge options to help you customize your project: - **Gauge 21 sts:** - 98 cm (38.58 inches), 100 cm (39.37 inches), 102 cm (40.16 inches), - 106 cm (41.73 inches), 108 cm (42.52 inches), - 112 cm (44.09 inches), 114 cm (44.88 inches), 122 cm (48.03 inches) - **Gauge 20 sts:** - 104 cm (40.94 inches), 108 cm (42.52 inches), 112 cm (44.09 inches), - 114 cm (44.88 inches), 118 cm (46.46 inches), - 120 cm (47.24 inches), 128 cm (50.39 inches) - **Gauge 19 sts:** - 110 cm (43.31 inches), 112 cm (44.09 inches), 114 cm (44.88 inches), - 118 cm (46.46 inches), 120 cm (47.24 inches), - 124 cm (48.82 inches) ### Conclusion Knitting the Pilsen Sweater is not only a fantastic way to enhance your knitting skills but also an opportunity to create a beautiful and functional piece for your wardrobe. With its combination of fine yarn textures and customizable sizing options, this sweater is sure to become a favorite in your collection. Grab your supplies and get started on this lovely project today! Don’t forget to share your finished sweater with the knitting community! Happy knitting!