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The Drift Sweater is knitted by starting at the back from the top down to the base of the armholes. Then, both fronts are picked up and knitted separately, working from the top down to the edge of the front neck. After joining both pieces, the front is worked to the armhole, and then the front and back are joined and knitted in the round down to the hem. Pick up and knit for the sleeves and neckband.

For knitters who are not familiar with the construction of this sweater, I recommend watching the Kylie Sweater’s video for reference.

Gauge / With 5 mm (US 8) needle:
17 sts x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Recommended ease: 10~42 cm/4~16.5”

Size:
1 (2, 3, 4) My sample is knitted in size 1 with 42 cm/16.5” positive ease.

Finished body measurements: 125 (145, 168, 188)cm/49.25 (57, 66, 74)”

Yarn:
MC:
DARUMA Merino Worsted, color: 301 White/315 Grey, 100% Merino wool, 40g=65m/71yds.
12 (14, 16, 18) Balls. Approx. 780 (910, 1040, 1170) m/852 (994, 1136, 1278) yds.
CC:
DARUMA Floret, color: 2 Pink/3 Blue , 66% Nylon, 24% Wool, 10% Mohair, 20g=44m/48yds.
3 (4, 5, 6) Balls. Approx. 132 (176, 220, 264) m/144 (192, 240, 288) yds.

(You may need more yardage when extending the length of body or sleeves)

Note: My sample is knitted using two different types of yarn, which is a unique feature of this sweater. I recommend considering a similar combination, but of course, you may choose the same type of yarn based on your personal preference.

Needles:
5 mm (US 8) for the body and sleeves; 4.5 mm (US 7) for the ribbing. (Use circular needles ranging from 40 to 120 cm according to the requirements of each section; DPNs or preferred needles (Magic Loop) for small circumference knitting)

Other Materials:
Stitch markers, Stitch holder cord or waste yarn.