Clear Skiessweater

When I created CLEAR SKIES, I wanted a timeless and versatile sweater that you could wear every day. It's the perfect choice when you don't know what to wear in the morning. With CLEAR SKIES you are always dressed elegantly and comfortably. Whether for a casual day at work or a cozy evening with friends - CLEAR SKIES is suitable for every occasion and can be easily combined with different outfits.

CLEAR SKIES is knit seamlessly from the top down. The high neckline is shaped with short rows to achieve a beautiful fit. While the majority of the sweater is worked in Stockinette, the star stitch detail makes it a very fun and engaging project.

The simple design and lovely Peruvian wool have quickly made it one of my all time favorite knits. I hope you will love your CLEAR SKIES just as much as I love mine! Happy knitting!

View the Ravelry pattern page here.

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Two pieces of fabric with measurements on the side.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7} (8, 9, 10) {11, 12, 13} (14, 15, 16) {17, 18}

with bust circumference of finished garment:
81.5 (85.5, 90, 94.5) {103, 107, 111.5} (115.5, 120, 128.5) {133, 137, 141.5} (145.5, 150, 158.5) {163, 167} cm

32 (33.75, 35.5, 37) {40.5, 42.25, 43.75} (45.5, 47.25, 50.5) {52.25, 54, 55.75} (57.25, 59, 62.5) {64, 65.75} "

CLEAR SKIES is intended to be worn with 5 - 8 cm / 2 - 3.25 " of positive ease around the bust.

A ball of yarn with knitting needles stuck in it.

YARN

6 (7, 8, 8) {8, 8, 9} (9, 10, 10) {11, 11, 12} (13, 13, 15) {15, 15} balls of Filcolana Pernilla (100% peruvian highland wool, 50 g, 175 m)

or 1050 (1200, 1250, 1300) {1350, 1400, 1450} (1550, 1700, 1750) {1900, 1950, 2100} (2200, 2200, 2500) {2600, 2600} meters

Please note that these values are only estimates. Changes in yarn or gauge as well as changes of the pattern can result in a different yardage.

An abtracted illustration of a gauge swatch.

GAUGE

28 sts and 37 rounds = 10 cm / 4 " in main pattern after blocking

Two knitting needles lying on top of each other.

NEEDLES

3.5 mm (or size to obtain gauge with) and 3 mm

A scissor and a stitch holder.

TOOLS

A tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in the ends and three stitch markers.

A piece of knitting fabric still on one needle

TECHNIQUES

  • knit and purl stitches
  • working in the round
  • working flat
  • working star stitch
  • Long Tail Cast On
  • German Short Rows (detailed description included)