Lempi sweater keeps you warm. Playing with mohair yarn is fun! Use up all the different mohair scraps from your stash or make your own combination of colors!
YARN: Lana Grossa, Setasuri (69 % alpaca, 31 % silk) 25 g/212 m. OR any other wonderful fluffs!
Please note, that the sweater is knitted with yarn held in double.
GAUGE: 15-16 sts x 22 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch
KNITTING NEEDLES: 5 mm circular needles: 40/60 cm for the collar, 40 cm for the sleeves and 80 cm for the body. 3 mm circular needles for the hem and 3 mm double pointed needles for the sleeve ends.
Take time to meet the correct gauge!
YARN USAGE: 10 (12, 12, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 17) skeins OR 250 g (265, 280, 300, 325) (350, 375, 390, 425) g.
SIZES: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
MEASUREMENTS OF THE FINISHED SWEATER:
Recommended positive ease approx.: 8-10 cm.
Bust circumference: 100 (107, 115, 122, 130) (137, 142, 150, 160) cm
Length of the hem measured from armpit: approx. 41 cm or desired length
Length of the sleeve measured from armpit: approx. 44 cm or desired length
Circumference of the sleeve measured from the widest point:
approx. 37,5 (37,5, 40, 40, 40) (41,5, 42,5, 42,5, 44)
Please make sure you have enough yarn, if you decide to knit the sweater longer.
OTHER MATERIALS: Stitch markers, scrap yarn / cable and a tapestry needle.