Pattern | Truly Myrtle | Alex

Enter your most cushy sweater yet! Designed for days demanding ultra-comfort, Alex, with her soft lines, roomy sleeves, and easy-semi-boxy fit, will fill that spot in your wardrobe that longs for a sweater that doubles as a stylish hug.

Not only will her fabulous lines give you the illusion of a plunging V-neck without the hassle of figuring out how to stay warm underneath, but Alex is deliciously entertaining to knit! She includes tailored shaping, a sleeve cap that sits oh-so-perfectly and cute but practical semi-full cuffs, all of which make her your go-to sweater when you want to feel… well, like you.

Clear directions walk you through every step, and you’ll utilise plenty of markers to help you stay on track. Alex is ideal for sweater knitters who relish adventures and love the satisfaction of a finished knit that you can’t wait to wear.

Description

SIZING
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circ. 34.25 (36, 38.5, 40.25, 42.25, 44) (46.5, 48.25, 50.25, 52, 54.5) (56.25, 58.25, 60,  62.5)”/87 (91.5, 98, 102, 107.5, 112) (118, 122.5, 127.5, 132, 138.5) (143, 148, 152.5, 159) cm

Full Length 20.25 (20.25, 20.5, 20.75, 21, 21.25) (21.5, 21.75, 22.25, 22.25, 22.5) (22.75, 23.25, 23.25, 23.5)”/ 51.5 (51.5, 52, 52.5, 53.5, 54) (54.5, 55, 56.5, 56.5, 57) (58, 59, 59, 59.5) cm

Designed to be worn with approx. 4.25″/10.5 cm ease at the bust.

Shown in size  5 on a 38″/95 cm bust, with approx. 4.25″/10.5 cm ease at the bust.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3/3.25 mm and US 4/3.5 mm needles 32″/80 cm long and also US 3/3.25 mm needles for knitting small circumferences. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge

7 stitch markers (5 removable), waste yarn or stitch holder, yarn needle.

YARN
Skeinz.com Eros (55% Merino, 25% fine alpaca, 10% possum, 10% Tencel); 165 yds/151 m per 50g ball).  7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 12, 12) (13, 13, 14, 14) balls of  in “Mahogany”.

If substituting yarn approx. 1115 (1205, 1290, 1355, 1445, 1510) (1595, 1685, 1770, 1860, 1945) (2035, 2120, 2190, 2275) yds/1020 (1100, 1180, 1240, 1320, 1380) (1460, 1540, 1620, 1700, 1780) (1860, 1940, 2005, 2080) m of fingering/sportweight yarn.

GAUGE
26 sts and 38 rows = 4″/10 cm with US 4/3.5 mm needles, in stockinette st, flat and in the round, after wet blocking

SKILL LEVEL
3 balls (see: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls)