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About
The Bayview Sweater is a light and airy pullover with oversized sleeves and a relaxed fit. Featuring a drop-shoulder construction and statement ribbing on the sleeve cuffs, hem, and neckline, the charmingly playful Bayview Sweater is destined to become your next closet staple. Knit with a bulky weight yarn with a hazy, blown construction, this seemingly-weightless pullover knits up in no time and feels light as a feather, adding a touch of texture to your cold-weather layering without overheating you. The breathability of Knit Picks Wonderfluff makes the Bayview Sweater the perfect layering piece to sport year-round, suitable for the coldest winter days or cool summer nights. The wide sleeves and relaxed fit of the body create a casual silhouette, while a few simple short rows in the shoulders improve the fit for a more polished look.
Pair it effortlessly with jeans or try styling over a white collared shirt for a business-casual look.
Materials
Yarn: Bulky—Knit Picks Wonderfluff in Hare Heather (beige full-length version) and Kumquat Heather (orange cropped version – unfortunately this colorway seems to be discontinued)
- 70% baby alpaca; 7% Merino, 23% Nylon
- 142 yds [129 m] per 1.7 oz [50 g] ball
- Find this yarn on knitpicks.com, crochet.com, or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes.
Yardage (full-length): {6, 6, 6} (7, 8, 8, 9) [10, 11, 12, 13] balls of Wonderfluff
- {750, 800, 850} (875, 1000, 1100, 1200) [1300, 1450, 1600, 1750] yds
- {686, 732, 778} (800, 915, 1006, 1097) [1189, 1326, 1463, 1600] m
Yardage (cropped): {5, 5, 5} (6, 6, 7, 7) [8, 9, 9, 10] balls of Wonderfluff
- {625, 675, 700} (725, 775, 875, 950) [1050, 1150, 1275, 1375] yds
- {572, 618, 641} (663, 709, 801, 869) [961, 1052, 1166, 1258] m
Similar Yarn Substitutes: Drops Air, Lion Brand LB Collection Chainette, Hobbii Divina
Substitute Wonderfluff with a similar bulky weight, category #5 yarn with a blown construction. This type of construction creates a very light and airy yarn with a halo. For a finished sweater similar to the one shown, choose a yarn with similar properties, being mindful of the weight and yardage per skein.
You may also be able to match gauge with a worsted/aran weight yarn, or even a worsted held double with a lace-weight mohair.
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Needles Required:
Main Gauge Needle - Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge with the following recommended cord lengths:
- 24” or 32” (60-82 cm) cord for body or cord long enough to accommodate all sts
- 16” (40 cm) cord for majority of sleeves
- DPNs (double pointed needles), or your preferred method of smaller circumference knitting for the lower sleeve. You can also use the magic loop method to complete the sleeves using a longer cord length, if preferred.
Ribbing Needle - Size U.S. 10 ½ (6.5 mm) or size that is 1.5 mm smaller than main gauge needle, with the following recommended cord lengths:
- 24” (60 cm) cord for body or cord long enough to accommodate all sts
- 16” (40 cm) cord for neckline ribbing
- DPNs (double pointed needles), or your preferred method of smaller circumference knitting for the sleeve cuffs. You can also use the magic loop method with longer cord, if preferred.
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker to mark BOR, scrap yarn for placing work on hold (I recommend using a contrasting color), an additional needle (of similar size) for 3 needle bind-off
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