This pattern is in English // Denne opskrift er på engelsk
The Sunray Sweater is worked in two color brioche stitch, and with its simple construction it is perfect for you, who haven’t worked in brioche or two color brioche before. The Sweater is worked from the top down with a folded neckband. The sleeves are big and loose and they are worked with increases along the way, which gives an oversized and relaxed look. The body itself has on the other hand a normal fit.
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference:
92 (98) 102 (108) 117 (126) 138 cm or 36.25 38.5 40 42.5 46 49.5 54.25 inches (measured just below the armholes).
Size guide:
The Sunray Sweater is designed to have approx. 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) of positive ease. The circumference of the sweater should therefore be 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) longer than the widest part of your upper body.
The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 cm (85-90 cm) 90-95 cm (95-100 cm) 100-110 cm (110-120 cm) 120-130 cm or
31.5-33.5 inches 33.5-35.5 inches 35.5-37.5 inches 37.5-39.5 inches 39.5-41.3 inches 41.3-47.25 inches 47.25-51.25 inches.
Measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust or your widest upper body point to determine which size will fit you. (Keep in mind that these measurements are only achieved if the sweater is knitted in the correct gauge).
Recommended needles:
Circular needle 6 mm US 10m and 80 cm or 100 cm) 24 and 32 or 40 inches
Circular needle 5 mm US 8m and 80 cm or 100 cm) 24 and 32 or 40 inches
Double pointed needles 5 mm US 8onger circular needle for magic loop).
Gauge:
13 stitches x 40 rows (20 knit stitches) in brioche stitch on needle 6 mm US 10 = 10 x 10 cm or 4 x 4 inches. Note that brioche expands after being washed, so your swatch should be washed and blocked to make sure you have the right gauge.
Materials:
The main color: 300 (350) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 g Alpakka Magic by Dale Garn (50 g = 150m) 164 yards.
The secondary color: 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 g Alpakka Magic by Dale Garn (50 g = 150m) 164 yards.
Some examples of other yarns you can use as well:
Air by DROPS (50g = 150 m) 164 yards
Alpaca Bris by Viking Garn (50g = 150 m) 164 yards
Kos by Sandnes Garn (50g = 150 m) 164 yards
Difficulty:
✭✭ - Lower intermediate (2 out of 5)