Description

Overview of the pattern:

The Nightfall Sweater is a relaxed yet elegant raglan knit featuring a voluminous ribbed neckline that can be worn draped off the shoulders if desired. The look is polished with slim cuffs accented by a decorative button band. A long ribbed hem is worked at the bottom, sitting at the hips to gently shape and balance the slightly roomy body.

The Nightfall Sweater is perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions — the soft yarn combination paired with its beautiful detailing makes it an exceptionally versatile piece.

The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down and features raglan sleeves. The piece begins with a voluminous collar worked in twisted rib, giving the neckline a structured yet generous look. The same twisted rib is used to finish the hem ribbing, while the rest of the sweater is worked in stockinette stitch. The sleeves are finished with snug cuffs, refined with a decorative button band.

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

Difficulty level: Easy / Intermediate

Recommended ease: approx. 8–14 cm / 3–5.5” of positive ease. Sample knit has 14 cm / 5.5” of positive ease.

Measurements for the finished sweater: 

• Bust circumference approx. 93 (100, 104, 111, 116) (122, 127, 136, 144) cm / 36.75 (39.5, 41, 43.75, 45.75) (48.25, 50, 53.75, 56.75)”
• Length from armpit to hem approx. 31 (31, 31, 33, 33) (34, 34, 36, 36) cm / 12.25 (12.25, 12.25, 13, 13) (13.5, 13.5, 14.25, 14.25)” – this can be altered
• Armhole circumference approx. 32 (34, 34, 36, 36) (37, 37, 41, 43) cm / 12.75 (13.5, 13.5, 14.25, 14.25) (14.75, 14.75, 16.25, 17)”

Needles:

• 5 mm / US 8: 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles (body & sleeves)
• 4 mm / US 6: 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles (ribbings)
• 3 mm / Us 2.5 double-pointed needles or long circular needles (cuffs)

Yarn:

You need approx. 900 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1200) (1300, 1500, 1600, 1700) meters / 990 (1100, 1210, 3210, 1320) (1430, 1640, 1760, 1870) yards of fingering-weight yarn 

AND approx. 900 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1200) (1300, 1500, 1600, 1700) meters / 990 (1100, 1210, 3210, 1320) (1430, 1640, 1760, 1870) yards of lace-weight mohair or suri-alpaca yarn. The sweater is knitted holding both yarns together. 

Sample knitted with: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Laurel Knits SuperSock (400 m / 440 yds / 100 g, 85 superwash merino wool, 15 % nylon) in colorway Cloudy Plum and 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Laurel Knits Udu Lite (400 m / 440 yds / 50 g, 65 % brushed suri-alpaca, 35 % silk) in colorway Midnight Dance. Sample knit buttons: Pigeon Wishes

Other materials: Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holding cords, 10 pcs of 15 mm / 0.4” circumference buttons

Gauge:

18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4″ in stockinette stitch with 5 mm / US 8 needles (after blocking). Change the needle size if needed to achieve the right gauge.