Pattern Meridian Sweater

Discover the elegance and sophistication of the Meridian Sweater, a masterpiece of knitting designed for the modern wearer. Available in a range of sizes from 42-44 (S) to 54-56 (XL), this pattern ensures a perfect fit for every body type. Crafted with precision from the bottom up, this garment incorporates both flat and in-the-round techniques to create a stunning silhouette. Utilize circular needles sized 2.5 mm for the horizontal patterns and 3.0 mm for the main body (US size 1.5 and 3), allowing for intricate details and a comfortable finish. The Meridian Sweater, with its unique construction and fabric characteristics, is not just a piece of clothing, but a statement of craftsmanship and style.

Sizes:

• 42-44 (chest circumference 82-89cm)
• 46-48 (chest circumference 90-97cm)
• 50-52 (chest circumference 98-107cm)
• 54-56 (chest circumference 108-114cm)

Needles:

• Circular needles 2.5 mm for the horizontal pattern
• Circular needles 3.0 mm for the main pattern

Materials and Tools:

• Markers
• Tape measure
• Waste yarn or extra fishing line
• Crochet hook 3 – 3.5 mm
• Scissors
• Row counter
• Yarn of choice

Gauge:

• 22 sts * 29 rows = 10 * 10 cm (4 * 4 inches) – French diagonal
• 28 sts * 29 rows = 10 * 10 cm (4 * 4 inches) – 2×2 ribbing
• 22 sts * 46 rows = 10 * 10 cm (4 * 4 inches) – stockinette/reverse stockinette

Yarn Recommendations:

Sufficiently thin, flowing, elastic, and smooth, but not stretchy. Calculations are given for three types of yarn:

• Kremke Morning Salutation Fino (51% Lyocell (Tencel), 49% Cotton, 50g/165m) – consumption by sizes: 7/8/9/10 skeins
• BC Garn Alba (100% Organic Cotton, 50g/160m) – consumption by sizes: 7/8/9/10 skeins
• Onion Hemp+Cotton+Modal (34% hemp, 41% cotton, 25% modal, 50g/140m) – consumption by sizes: 8/9/10/11 skeins

Construction:

The garment is knitted from the bottom up. It includes turning rows (first level), knitting in the round, and turning rows again after splitting the knitting into front and back parts. The pattern uses 2×2 ribbing, a French diagonal pattern (a shifted 2×2 ribbing), and alternating knit and purl smooth stitches.

Pattern Details:

• 2×2 Ribbing: alternating 2 knit and 2 purl stitches with edge stitches
• French Diagonal: 2×2 ribbing shifted by one stitch each row, with two variations for symmetry
• Stockinette and reverse stockinette stripes in horizontal pattern sections

Work Stages:

• Knitting bottom ribbing section in turning rows
• Joining knitting in the round for second level
• Knitting in the round until armhole
• Dividing knitting into front and back parts and knitting in turning rows
• Shaping neckline with short rows
• Joining shoulder seams
• Finishing neckline with mock tubular bind-off and piping
• Picking up stitches and knitting sleeves in 2×2 ribbing with decreases
• Edging bottom and sleeves with mock crab stitch
• Wet blocking to shape garment

Fiber Composition:

75% superwash merino, 25% nylon

Gauge Information:

Gauge: 24 – 30 sts per 10 cm

Recommended Needles:

Needles: US 1 – 5 (2.25 – 3.75 mm)

Recommended Yarn Weight:

Yarn Weight: Fingering

Recommended Yarn Available On hollywool.eu:

• Kremke The Merry Merino 110 GOTS
• BC Garn Big Bio Balance GOTS 100g