Description

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First published in Issue 6 of Laine Magazine, Afterparty is worked seamlessly (apart from a few sts to be grafted at the underarms) in stockinette stitch in the round from the bottom up first the body and then the sleeves until the underarms. The yoke is then worked featuring a simple colourwork pattern in two colours. The sweater has a slight A-line shape.

Sizes

S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Shown in size M. Recommended ease: 46 / 1015 cm of positive ease.

Finished Measurements

Bust circumference: 37 (40, 44.25, 47.25, 51, 54.5) / 92.5 (100, 111, 118, 127.5, 136.5) cm.
Hip circumference: 39.25 (42.25, 46.5, 49.5, 53, 56.75) / 98 (105.5, 116.5, 123.5, 132.5, 142) cm.
Full length: 23.75 (23.75, 24.25, 24.75, 26.25, 26.75) / 60 (60, 61.5, 63, 66.5, 68) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm: 17.25 / 44 cm.
Upper sleeve circumference: 13.5 (14.25, 15.25, 16, 16.75, 17.5) / 33.5 (35.5, 38, 40, 42, 43.5) cm.

Yarn

biches & bches le petit lambswool
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins of MC
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein of CC 272 yds / 248 m.
Sample shown in colourway Dark Grey as MC and Grey Brown as CC.

Needles

US 4 / 3.5 mm 32 / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs if not using magic loop method and US 2.5 / 3 mm 32 / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs if not using magic loop method.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn and tapestry needle.

Gauge

22 sts x 32 rnds to 4 / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

24 sts x 26 rnds to 4 / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in stranded knitting, after blocking.