Hot Cocoa Sweater
Hot Cocoa Sweater by Shaina Bilow from knitscene Winter 2016 or get the individual pattern.
Intermediate
- Worked back and forth
- Seamed
- Bottom up
- Yarn held double
Yarn Weight (Super Fine Merino DK) 3
Yarn Weight (Kidsilk Haze) 0
Finished Size 31 ½ (34, 37, 41, 46, 51)” bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 34″; modeled with 2″ of positive ease.
Yarn Rowan Super Fine Merino DK (100% wool; 126 yd [115 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #153 bark (A), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s). Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [209 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #610 mahogany (B), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls; #658 fudge (C), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls; #670 vanilla (D), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): 16″ circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows = 4″ in Waffle st with 2 strands of mohair held tog on larger needle.
