Aki Sweater – Knitting Pattern (PDF)
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Aki is a knitting pattern for a light V-neck sweater with a Japanese-style modified drop shoulder, worked top-down in stockinette stitch. You get the pattern as PDF files in English and Russian. The fit is relaxed but moderate, not boxy, and the pattern covers four sizes from 42–44 to 54–56.
Key facts
- Pattern language
- EN English · 11 pp.RU Russian · 9 pp.
- Format
- PDF download · 2 files · A4 (EN 16.4 MB, RU 0.7 MB), with a schematic and a table of measurements
- Delivery
- Instant download after purchase – nothing is shipped
- Craft / category
- Knitting · Sweater
- Sizes
- 42–44 · 46–48 · 50–52 · 54–56bust 80–88, 89–96, 97–104, 105–112 cm
- Yarn
- Aran weight · about 800–1200 m (875–1312 yd) in total
- BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 1 GOTS – 8/9/10/11 balls of 50 g / 100 m in our shop
- Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt – 9/10/11/12 balls of 50 g / 90 m in our shop
- Garnstudio DROPS Nepal – 11/12/13/14 balls of 50 g / 75 m (not in our shop)
- Needles
- Circular needles 5.0 mm (US 8) – main fabric
- Circular needles 4.0 mm (US 6) – neckline, cuff and hem ribbing
- Gauge
- 18 sts × 22 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in), in stockinette stitch, after washing/blockingIf your gauge differs, go up or down 0.25–0.5 mm in needle size.
- Notions
- tapestry needle, stitch markers, measuring tape, scissors, waste yarn or a spare cable to hold stitches
- Construction
- Top-down: the back and both fronts are worked flat, then joined and the body is worked in the round. Ribbing: 1×1 rib with a tubular setup and an Italian sewn bind-off.
- The pattern includes
- written instructionschartschematicvideo links
- Design
- Hollywool
Yarn kit for Aki
The yarn used in the pattern is available in our shop – see “Yarn” above for the amount per size.
Yarn and needles are not included in the price of the pattern.
Finished measurements
| Size | Bust (body) | Width | Length from shoulder | Sleeve from neckline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42–44 | 80–88 | 53–55 | 53–55 | 65 |
| 46–48 | 89–96 | 57–59 | 55–57 | 67 |
| 50–52 | 97–104 | 61–63 | 57–59 | 69 |
| 54–56 | 105–112 | 65–67 | 60–62 | 71 |
All measurements in cm. Neckline depth and width, armhole depth and ribbing height are given in the pattern’s measurement table. Because the sweater is knitted from the top down, you can try it on as you go and easily adjust the body and sleeve length.
FAQ
Which languages is the pattern available in?
The PDF pattern is available in English and Russian. It also includes charts.
How do I get the PDF?
Right after purchase: as soon as your payment is confirmed, the PDF is ready to download in your customer account under “Orders”. Nothing is shipped.
Is yarn included?
No, you are buying the PDF pattern only. Yarn and needles are ordered separately.
Which yarn can I use?
The pattern lists BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 1 GOTS, Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt and Garnstudio DROPS Nepal. You can also use another Aran weight yarn as long as you get the gauge (18 sts × 22 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)). Substitutes for Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt · Substitutes for BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 1 GOTS. The Russian version lists Jody Long Andeamo Lite (also Painted) as an alternative to BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 1 GOTS.
Which skills do I need?
Casting on, knitting flat and in the round, knit and purl stitches, left- and right-leaning decreases and increases (ssk / k2tog, M1L / M1R) and binding off. The English version links to short videos for some techniques.
The pattern is for personal use only.
Specifications
| Gauge | 18 sts / 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Garment type | Sweaters |
| Needle size | 5 mm 4 mm |
| Yarn weight (CYC) | Aran |
| Craft | Knitting |
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Yarn kit for Aki
- Yarn weight
- Aran
- Yardage · Ball weight
- 50 g · 100 m
- Composition
- 90% organic wool, 10% viscose
- Needles
- 4.5–5.5 mm
- Yarn weight
- Worsted
- Yardage · Ball weight
- 50 g · approx. 91 m
- Composition
- 100% wool
- Needles
- 3.5–4 mm
€139.00 / kg
- Size
- 5 mm
- Size
- 4 mm
€7.00