June sweater by Neringa Ruke

June sweater

Knitting
June 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch after washing.
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
919 - 1378 yards (840 - 1260 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn fitted. Shown in size L.
English
This pattern is available from rukeknit.com for €5.00.

The June sweater is a short length style knit with a crew neck and short narrowing sleeves. This sweater has a neckline and is worked top-down in Stockinette stitch pattern. The sweater is worked in raglan using increases M1L and M1R. Neck, cuffs and hem are worked in Rib stitch pattern. The sweater body is worked straight, therefore it can be easily made longer and of course, more yarns should be estimated. June sweater is a timeless knit that fits well with your favorite clothes.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn fitted. Shown in size L.

Yarn:
Drops, Cotton light (50% cotton, 50% polyester; 50g (1.8oz) = 105m (115 yds)), colour no. 30.

Yarn weight (DK/Light Worsted):
400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (600) g
14.1 (14.1) 15.8 (15.8) 17.6 (17.6) 19.4 (21.1) oz
8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (10) 11 (12) balls
840 (840) 945 (945) 1050 (1050) 1155 (1260) m
920 (920) 1035 (1035) 1150 (1150) 1265 (1380) yds

Needles:
3mm (US2.5, UK11) 40-120cm (16-47in) circular needles and 3mm (US2.5, UK11) 20cm (7.75in) 5 pcs. double point needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 21 stitches x 28 rows in Stockinette stitch after washing.

Notions:
9 closed stitch markers, 2 pieces of different colour yarns of 50cm length, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Knitting instructions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematic, abbreviations.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 84 (89.5) 95 (104) 112.5 (123) 130.5 (140) cm / 33.5 (35.75) 38 (41.5) 45 (49.25) 52.25 (56) in
Sweater length (in back center): 43 (45) 47 (49.5) 52 (55) 58 (60.5) cm / 17.25 (18) 18.75 (19.75) 20.75 (22) 23.25 (24.25) in
Sleeve length (from neck): 43 (45) 47 (49.5) 52 (55) 58 (60.5) cm / 17.25 (18) 18.75 (19.75) 20.75 (22) 23.25 (24.25) in
Sleeve upper arm girth: 27.5 (31) 34 (38) 42 (43) 51 (56) cm / 11 (12.5) 13.5 (15.25) 16.75 (17.25) 20.5 (22.5) in