Description

Overview of Levels Sweater pattern:

The Levels Sweater is a relaxed pullover with a classic crew neckline and beautifully fitting dropped, or “European,” shoulders. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning with the upper back. Stitches are then picked up for the front pieces, the neckline is shaped with increases, and the front and back are joined at the underarms to work the body in the round. The sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. The hem and cuffs are finished with twisted ribbing, while the neckline features a neat double-folded stockinette edge.

Difficulty level: Easy / Intermediate

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) – see measurements below

Recommended ease: approx. 20–30 cm / 8–12” of positive ease. 

Sample knitted with 24 cm / 9.5” of positive ease. 

Measurements for the finished knit:

• Bust circumference: approx. 95 (103, 118, 126, 137) (145, 154, 164, 181) cm / 37.5 (40.75, 46.5, 49.75, 54) (57.25, 60.75, 64.75, 71.5)″
• Length from armhole to hem: approx. 29 (30, 31, 32, 34) (35, 36, 37, 38) cm / 11.5 (12, 12.25, 12.75, 13.5) (13.75, 14.25, 14.75, 15)” – this can be adjusted
• Armhole circumference: approx. 34 (35, 38, 41, 44) (45, 48, 52, 54) cm / 13.5 (13.75, 15, 16.25, 17.5) (17.75, 19, 20.5, 21.5)”

Gauge:

19 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4″ in stockinette stitch with 5 mm / US 8 needles (after blocking)

Yarn:

Approx. 900 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1300) (1500, 1600, 1800, 2000) meters / 1000 (1100, 1250, 1350, 1450) (1650, 1750, 2000, 2200) yds of DK-weight yarn OR 950 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1400) (1550, 1700, 1900, 2100) meters / 1000 (1100, 1250, 1350, 1450) (1650, 1750, 2000, 2200) yds of fingering-weight yarn AND 900 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1300) (1500, 1600, 1800, 2000) meters / 1000 (1100, 1250, 1350, 1450) (1650, 1750, 2000, 2200) yds of lace-weight suri alpaca or mohair yarn.

Sample knit: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) balls of Filcolana Arwetta (210  m / 230 yds / 50 g, 80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon) in colourway 243 Basswood green AND 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) balls of Filcolana Tilia (210 m / /230 yds / 25 g, 70% kid mohair, 30% silk) in colourway 355 Green tea.

Needles:

• 4 mm / US 6: 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles and double pointed needle (or according to gauge)

• 5 mm / US 8: 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles

Notions:

Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn or stitch holding cables.

Overview of Levels Cardigan pattern:

The Levels Cardigan is the cardigan version of the same design. It features the same relaxed fit, textured stitch pattern, and European shoulder construction, complemented by a classic crew neckline and polished double-knit button bands and collar. The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down, with the body worked flat in one piece after joining the front and back at the underarms. The sleeves are worked in the round. Twisted ribbing at the hem and cuffs, together with the double-knit button bands and neckline finishing, give the cardigan its refined look.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) – see measurements below

Recommended ease: approx. 20–30 cm / 8–12” of positive ease.

Sample knitted with 24 cm / 9.5” of positive ease. 

Measurements for the finished knit:

• Bust circumference: approx. 98 (106, 121, 129, 140) (148, 157, 167, 180) cm / 38.75 (41.75, 47.75, 51, 55.25) (58.5, 62, 65.75, 71)”
• Length from armhole to hem: approx. 29 (30, 31, 32, 34) (35, 36, 37, 38) cm / 11.5 (12, 12.25, 12.75, 13.5) (13.75, 14.25, 14.75, 15)” – this can be adjusted
• Armhole circumference: approx. 34 (35, 38, 41, 44) (45, 48, 52, 54) cm / 13.5 (13.75, 15, 16.25, 17.5) (17.75, 19, 20.5, 21.5)”

Gauge:

19 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4″ in stockinette stitch with 5 mm / US 8 needles (after blocking)

Yarn:

Approx. 950 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1400) (1550, 1700, 1900, 2100) meters / 1050 (1100, 1250, 1350, 1550) (1700, 1900, 2100, 2300) yds of DK-weight yarn OR 950 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1400) (1550, 1700, 1900, 2100) meters / 1050 (1100, 1250, 1350, 1550) (1700, 1900, 2100, 2300) yds of fingering-weight yarn AND 950 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1400) (1550, 1700, 1900, 2100) meters / 1050 (1100, 1250, 1350, 1550) (1700, 1900, 2100, 2300) yds of lace-weight suri alpaca or mohair yarn.

Sample knit: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Aara Mieli (425 m / 465 yds, 100g, 75% merino wool, 25% nylon) AND 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Aara Hellu (400 m / 440 yds, 50g, 53% super baby alpaca, 13% cashmere, 34 % silk), both in colorway Dioriitti.

Needles:

• 4 mm / US 6: 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles and double pointed needle (or according to gauge)

• 5 mm / US 8: 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles

Notions:

Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn or stitch holding cables, 7 buttons with approx. 2 cm / 0.75” diameter.