The Tillage sweater is distinctive for its bold wheat straw patterns and Zen-inspired designs. The Arbor yarn allows the patterns to hold their shape while remaining elastic. This sweater comes with additional styling options and knitting instructions for two different necklines and hems, having the potential to become your favorite item for creating various styles and looks.
Yarn: Use Brooklyn Tweed Arbor, 100% wool, 145 yards/50 grams. Needles: Straight and circular needles in different sizes, including 4.5 mm (main needles), 3.5 mm (ribbing needles), and 2.75 mm (double-layered neck needles). Other Tools: Markers, cable needles, pins, blocking tools, removable markers, blunt needles. Sizes and Gauge Sizes: Multiple sizes are available, with bust measurements ranging from 40.5 inches (103 cm) to 63 inches (160 cm). Gauge: 22 stitches x 33 rows = 10×10 cm, using 4.5 mm needles and the raspberry stitch. Knitting Patterns Raspberry Stitch: Worked in groups of 3 stitches, with a 2-row repeat. 1×1 Rib Stitch: 1×1 rib stitch for straight and circular rows. 2×3 and 2×2 Circular Rib Stitches: Specific circular rib stitches. Construction Instructions Knitting Method: Knit pieces separately from the bottom up and then sew them together. Neckline Treatments: Two neckline designs, turtleneck and double-layered neck. Sleeves and Hems: Two versions, extended hem and traditional hem. Knitting Steps Back Panel: Knitting of the extended hem and traditional hem, including casting on, ribbing stitches, increasing stitches, knitting the main pattern, and neckline treatment. Front Panel: Similar to the back panel. Sleeves: Casting on for the sleeves, ribbing stitches, increasing stitches, and the steps for sewing them to the body. Neckline: Knitting of the turtleneck and double-layered neck, including casting on, ribbing stitches, and binding off. Special Techniques GSS Edge Stitch: An elastic edge stitch suitable for forming the edges of clothing. Slanted Bind-off: A special bind-off method for creating slanted edges. Wet Blocking: A detailed description of how to adjust the size and shape of clothing through wet blocking.
