Pattern Sweater Cherries

Discover the joy of crafting with our exclusive “Cherries Sweater Pattern” from Hollywool! Ideal for knitters of all skill levels, this charming design is worked with needles of sizes 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm (US 4 and 5), ensuring a delicate and comfortable fabric. Available in two elegant sizes (XS-S and M-L or 40-54), this pattern creates a sweater that’s not just a piece of clothing, but a personal statement of style. Dive into a delightful knitting experience and create a sweater that’s as unique as you are!

Sizes

XS-S (M-L)

• Back length: 64 cm (66 cm)
• Chest circumference: 100 cm (110 cm)
• Sleeve length from armhole: 47 cm (47 cm)
• Armhole height: 20 cm (22 cm)

Materials

• 6 skeins of the main color + 1 contrasting (7 skeins of the main color + 2 contrasting)
• Markers
• Stitch holders (waste yarn)
• Circular needles 35 mm length 80 cm and 375 mm length 80 cm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

With the stockinette stitch in the round after washing and blocking: 21 sts and 25 rows = 10×10 cm with 375 mm needles.

Pattern Techniques

• Stockinette stitch in the round
• Stockinette stitch with turn rows
• 1×1 rib in the round

Construction

The sweater is knitted from the bottom up in circular rows up to the armholes. Then the stitches are divided for the front and back. Knitting continues in turning rows. The sleeves are knitted from bottom to top and then sewn to the body of the garment with a mattress stitch.

Body of the Garment

Cast on 222 (238) stitches on 35 mm needles. Join in the round and knit a setup row in rib pattern. Knit 14 more rows (total 15 rows or 5 cm) in rib. Switch to 375 mm needles and continue knitting the body in the round following the jacquard patterns specific to each size: 80 rounds (38 cm) for XS-S and 86 rounds (40 cm) for M-L.

Back and Front

From row 81 (87), distribute stitches for front and back (111 (119) stitches each). Work back and front separately following the pattern charts and shaping instructions for shoulders and neckline as detailed in the pattern.

Sleeves

Cast on 44 (50) stitches on 35 mm needles. Knit 1×1 rib for 15 rows (5 cm). Switch to 375 mm needles and increase stitches as specified for each size. Continue knitting sleeves with the Fair Isle pattern, making increases as detailed, until 120 rows or desired sleeve length. Leave stitches open.

Finishing

Join shoulders. Pick up open neckline stitches on 3.5 mm needles. Close in the round, knit first circular row in purl stitches, then knit 1×1 rib for 16 rows. Fold neckline inward and sew with false grafting technique. Attach sleeves to armholes using knitting seam. Hide all loose yarn ends.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash sweater in water at 28-32°C with detergent
• Soak for 10-15 minutes
• Rinse carefully controlling water temperature
• Squeeze excess water with terry towel
• Lay flat to shape and dry for 10-12 hours, then turn over and shape again

Technical Details

Gauge: 14.5 sts x 21 rows = 10 cm

Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4), 4.0 mm (US 5) (also mentions 5 mm and 6 mm needles for other uses)

Yarn: Worsted weight wool yarn

Recommended Yarn

• Kremke The Merry Merino 110 GOTS
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