The Turquoise One: Mohair / Alpaca Oversized Sweater Pattern

Discover the joy of knitting with "The Turquoise One," an oversized sweater pattern crafted for advanced beginners. This pattern features detailed instructions, helpful illustrations, and valuable tips to guide you through your project with ease.

This stylish mohair and alpaca sweater is knitted from the bottom up using both straight and circular needles, allowing for a seamless finish that highlights your skills. Designed to be both comfortable and chic, this one-size sweater fits large to extra-large sizes, specifically UK 16/18 or US 12/14.

Upon completing this delightful knitting project, your finished sweater will have the following measurements when laid flat after washing and blocking:

• Chest: 60 cm
• Length: 66 cm
• Sleeve length to shoulder join: 48 cm
• Sleeve depth at shoulder join: 22 cm
• Neck opening width: 18 cm
• Neck depth at the front: 5 cm

For this pattern, you will need specific needles to achieve the best results:

• 7 mm circular needle (60 cm length) – for the main body
• 7 mm straight needles (25 or 30 cm length) – for sleeves and upper body
• 6 mm circular needle (40 cm length) – for neck ribbing
• 6 mm straight needles (25 or 30 cm length) – for body and sleeve ribbing

When it comes to yarn, we recommend using:

• Drops Air: Colour Bluebird No 37 – 7 balls (approximately 1050 m total)
• Nory Yarns Silk and Kid Mohair: Colour Cobalt Blue – 5 balls (approximately 1050 m total)

Achieve the perfect fit and texture by maintaining a tension of:

16 stitches / 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm square

Whether you’re looking to elevate your wardrobe with a cozy new piece or create a thoughtful gift for a loved one, "The Turquoise One" oversized sweater pattern is the perfect project. Start your knitting journey today and wrap yourself in luxurious comfort and style. Download the pattern now for your next crafting adventure!