Chapter 4, Pattern 4: Glitz and Glamour. The final pattern in my first book. My ultimate dream sweater. Three-color Moss Brioche combined with reverse stockinette stripes and two-color brioche. Multi-colored sleeves make this sweater exciting to knit and so fun to wear!
Pattern information:
Sizes Offered
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished Chest Circumference
37.75 (40.5, 45, 47.5, 51) (53.75, 56.5, 61, 64.5, 68)” / 96 (103, 114.5, 120.5, 129.5) (136.5, 143.5, 155, 164, 173) cm. Meant to be worn with 6–8″ / 15–20.5 cm of positive ease.
Shown in size 4 on model with a 38″ (96.5 cm) chest, worn with 9.5″ (24 cm) of positive ease.
Yarn
1000 (1085, 1250, 1340, 1505) (1610, 1755, 1945, 2110, 2220) yds / 913 (992, 1143, 1226, 1376) (1472, 1605, 1778, 1930, 2030) m fingering / sock weight yarn total in 4 different colors.
Colors A, B and C: 240 (260, 300, 320, 360) (385, 420, 465, 505, 530) yds / 219 (238, 274, 293, 329) (352, 384, 425, 462, 485) m
Color D: 280 (305, 350, 380, 425) (455, 495, 550, 595, 630) yds / 256 (279, 320, 347, 389) (416, 453, 503, 544, 576) m
Shown In
Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 400 yds [366 m] per 115 g)
Color A: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) in Alloy (light gray)
Color B: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) in Nightrain (blue)
Color C: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) in Empty Night (dark blue)
Color D: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) in Shocking (pink)
Needles
24″ (61 cm) to 40″ (101.5 cm) US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles for the body of the sweater, 40″ (101.5 cm) circular needle for the Magic Loop or a set of DPNs of the same size for your preferred method of small-circumference knitting for the sleeves, cuffs and collar (Adjust the needle size as needed to achieve the proper gauge.)
Tools and Notions
Stitch marker for noting beginning of round
4 contrasting stitch markers to note raglan shaping
Smooth waste yarn for placing stitches on hold
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Row counter (optional)
Gauge (taken after blocking)
Three-Color Moss Brioche (for Body):
18 stitches and 28 rounds = 4″ (10 cm), measured in the round
Reverse Stockinette (for Sleeves):
25 stitches and 36 rounds = 4″ (10 cm), measured in the round
