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Farra Pattern
Farra is a slouchy raglan sweater with an oversized fit and voluminous balloon sleeves. Knitted seamlessly from the top down, it features a dynamic honeycomb stitch that pops beautifully in brushed Cirro. Elegant and simple, this comfy pullover, designed by Emma Ducher, is perfect for lazy days when you still...
Skill level
Intermediate
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Description
Farra is a slouchy raglan sweater with an oversized fit and voluminous balloon sleeves. Knitted seamlessly from the top down, it features a dynamic honeycomb stitch that pops beautifully in brushed Cirro. Elegant and simple, this comfy pullover, designed by Emma Ducher, is perfect for lazy days when you still want to feel dressed up.
Soft, light and romantic, Atmosphere is a six-piece sweater collection designed to celebrate the launch of our brushed yarn, Cirro
This pattern is also available as a kit, that includes the PDF pattern and 5–11 hanks of Cirro.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Cirro (40% Suri alpaca, 40% organic cotton, 20% Merino wool, 225 m (246 yd) per 50 g hank) in shade – Seraphic 5 [5: 6: 7: 8: 8: 9: 10: 11] hanks.
Construction notes:
Farra is a classic raglan sweater with an exaggerated silhouette and balloon sleeves. Worked seamlessly top down in the round - Starting at the neck, with raglan shaping for body and sleeves. After yoke shaping is complete the body is finished. Sleeves are worked top down in the round and end with a snug ribbed cuff, giving the sleeves an attractive gather. An all-over honeycomb stitch pattern that uses slipped stitches gives a sophisticated textural effect.
Sizes and measurements:
1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)
Garment’s Chest Circumference (at underarm): 105 [115: 120: 124: 136: 140: 148: 160: 166] cm (41.25 [45.25: 47.25: 48.75: 53.5: 55: 58.25: 63: 65.25] in)
Body Length (from hem to underarm): 17.5 [17.5: 19.5: 19.5: 19.5: 19.5: 19.5: 19.5: 19.5] cm (7 [7: 7.75: 7.75: 7.75: 7.75: 7.75: 7.75: 7.75] in)
Sleeve Length (from underarm): 35 [35: 35: 37: 37: 37: 38: 38: 38] cm (13.75 [13.75: 13.75: 14.5: 14.5: 14.5: 15: 15: 15] in)
Recommended ease:
Designed with 5–30 cm (2–12 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
Gauge:
21 sts and 28 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over Honey st patt after blocking using 4.5mm (US 7) needles.
Errata:
The most current version of this pattern is V1. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message.
If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers.
Languages available:
English and French.
Pattern format:
This knitting pattern comes with two PDF files, one in English and one in French, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
Needles and notions required:
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3.5mm (US 4) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle
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3.5mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle
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3.5mm (US 4) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
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4.5mm (US 7) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle
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4.5mm (US 7) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle
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8 stitch markers
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2 stitch holders or waste yarn
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Darning needle