Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake is a timeless V-neck pullover with a contemporary flair that is sure to become a wardrobe staple. This is a versatile top that can be worn as a summer tee or a long sleeve sweater and you can also choose between two colorwork striping options.
The stitch pattern in the textured color block in the body and long sleeves is a lot of fun (and easy) to do and depicts the water of Spirit Lake and the lava flow from the Mt. St. Helen’s eruption in 1980.
The V-neck edges are finished as the yoke is worked so there is no need for finishing work after the garment is done. Simply block it and weave in your ends!
Construction is top-down, totally seamless, and with high raglan sleeves that almost look like set-in sleeves but are easier to adjust for that perfect fit. Make the sleeves and body exactly the length that you want. The adjustable fit and angled hemline makes it a flattering pullover for many body types.
Spirit Lake will look great in any sport or light DK yarn that meets gauge and has good drape and stitch definition. This is an intermediate level pattern that could be accessible to an advanced beginner knitter.
This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.
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SIZES
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Choose a size that is 3-6 inches / 7.5-15 cm larger than your chest measurement.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 32.5(36, 38.5, 40.5, 43.5, 45.75)(48, 50.75, 56, 58.75, 64.5) inches / 82.5(91.5, 98, 103, 110.5, 116)(122, 129, 142, 149, 164) cm
RECOMMENDED YARN
Shibui Knits Twig shown in short sleeve sample in White and Deep Water
OR
Madeline Tosh Pashmina shown in long sleeve sample in Antler and Cousteau
See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions. Any yarn that meets gauge and has good drape and stitch definition will work.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
Short Sleeves:
MC – 280(308, 344, 360, 400, 436)(456, 500, 548, 576, 632) yds / 50(280, 310, 330, 360, 400)(410, 460, 500, 520, 580) m.
CC – 420(462, 516, 540, 600, 654)(684, 750, 822, 864, 948) yds / 380(420, 470, 490, 550, 600)(620, 680, 750, 790, 860) m.
Long Sleeves:
MC - 310(350, 380, 400, 450, 490)(510, 560, 610, 650, 710) yds / 280(320, 350, 360, 410, 450)(460, 510, 560, 590, 650) m.
CC – 670(730, 820, 850, 950, 1030)(1090, 1190, 1310, 1370, 1510) yds / 610(660, 750, 770, 860, 940)(990, 1080, 1190, 1250, 1370) m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Larger – US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular, and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves)
Medium – US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular
Smaller – US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular, and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves)
Adjust needle sizes as needed to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needles.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, cable needle, waste yarn or stitch holder, yarn needle.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Accessible to Advanced Beginner with some experience in skills used.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, tracking increases separately for neck and raglan seams, German Short Rows (link to tutorial included), slip stitches.
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