Free U.S. shipping on retail orders over $125
Ocean Surface Sweater Kit
This stylish cropped sweater features a graphic swirling spiral pattern and perfectly puffed sleeves. Knitted top-down seamlessly in the round, the yoke is worked to the underarm where the work divides, and the sleeves are separated from the body. Inspired by the ocean and the current fashion industry, Ocean Surface...
Choose your size
Skill level
Intermediate
Intermediate knitting patterns are aimed at knitters who have a solid understanding of fundamental techniques and are ready for more challenging patterns. Knitters at this level are expected to be comfortable reading patterns, working with a variety of needle types, and executing more advanced techniques such as cables, lace work, detailed construction methods or intarsia. These patterns require reading complex charts or instructions, offering knitters the chance to refine their skills and explore creative, sophisticated designs.
Description
This stylish cropped sweater features a graphic swirling spiral pattern and perfectly puffed sleeves. Knitted top-down seamlessly in the round, the yoke is worked to the underarm where the work divides, and the sleeves are separated from the body. Inspired by the ocean and the current fashion industry, Ocean Surface Sweater is a stunning garment for special occasions and everyday activities alike.
Cumbria is the perfect yarn for this colorwork sweater because of how the fibre compacts and keeps each stitch close to the other, giving the idea of a perfect drawing on knitwear.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Cumbria (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair; 216 m (236 yd) per 100 g hank) in shades Nutkin (A) – 3 [3: 4: 4: 5: 5: 6: 6: 6] hanks and Eden Valley (B) – 1 [1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks.
Colors:
Photographs show the sweater in the shades Nutkin (A) and Eden Valley (B).
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)
Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 85.5 [94.5: 103: 111.5: 128.5: 137: 145.5: 154.5: 163] cm (34.25 [37.75: 41.25: 44.5: 51.5: 54.75: 58.25: 61.75: 65.25] in)
Finished length (from shoulder neck edge): 47 [48: 50: 52.5: 53.5: 55: 56: 57: 57] cm (18.5 [18.75: 19.75: 20.75: 21.25: 21.75: 22.25: 22.75, 22.75] in)
Photographs show the garment knit in Size 2 on a model with a chest circumference of 81 cm (32 in).
Notes:
This is an intermediate pattern and includes both written and chart instructions.
Kit contains:
-
-
4–8 hanks of Cumbria
Needles and notions required:
-
3mm (US 2.5) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
-
3.5mm (US 4) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
-
3.5mm (US 4) 60 cm (24 in) circular needle
-
Stitch markers
-
Stitch holders or waste yarn
-
Darning needle
Skill level:
Techniques used:
-
Short Rows – Wrap & Turn Method Stranded colorwork