Slam Fiber Co.
Join me in making this gorgeous sweater!
I have put together 7 colors of the bouncy, soft and fun DK boucle base. The pattern calls for 4 colors and I have put together some mock-ups of my favorite combos.
Read the requirements/suggestions for sizing and yardage below carefully and reach out to me on instagram message or slamtoques@gmail.com for help!
The new Lite version of this pattern has been written specifically for this yarn and is more size inclusive than the original pattern!
Yarn requirements according to pattern test requirements:
Main Color: (in pattern sample photo this is the PURPLE)
430, 480, 500 (550, 580, 640) 700, 790, 810 m
470, 530, 550 (600, 630, 700) 770, 860, 890 y
2,3,3(3,3,3)4,4,4 skeins DK Boucle
Contrast Color 1: (pattern sample photo this is LIGHT BLUE)
300, 340, 360 (400, 410, 450) 490, 530, 550 m
330, 370, 390 (440, 450, 490) 540, 580, 600 y
2,2,2(2,2,3)3,3,3 skeins DK Boucle
Contrast Colors 2 & 3: (Pattern sample MEDIUM and DARK BLUE)
210, 250, 280 (310, 330, 450) 500, 540, 560 m
230, 270, 310 (340, 360, 490) 550, 590, 610 y
1,2,2(2,2,3)3,3,3 skeins DK Boucle
The KAL will be hosted on a new Instagram Channel or Group Chat starting May 30.
All participants in the KAL will be eligible to win a Gift Certificate to SlamFiberCo.com simply for participating.
DESIGN DETAILS
KEY FEATURES
DK weight (worsted weight if using non bouclé/fluffy yarn)
Yoke worked bottom up flat
Body and sleeves worked top down in the round
Yoke in garter stitch, body and sleeves in colorwork
Reversed Ziggurat method for the yoke
Oversized fit, but you can play around with the positive ease
Double layered high collar
“Quarter zip” opening on the front
Tapered sleeves with different lengths
I-cord bind off for the cuffs and bottom hem, elasticated
1 pocket on the chest (with fabric lining)
Pressure fasteners for the front opening and the pocket
SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9
NOTE: Sizes 1, 8 and 9 haven’t been tested. If you wish to knit one of those sizes and have the corresponding bust measurement, please contact me via e-mail: if you agree to do so, I will send you the pattern for free for testing.
#sizeinclusive
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Suggested ease: 10 to 20 cm / 4 to 8” of positive ease at the full bust, but you can go higher.
To fit full bust measurement:
69, 81, 93 (105, 117, 129) 141, 153, 165 cm / 27.5, 32.5, 37.25 (42, 46.75, 51.5) 56.5, 61.25, 66”
Full bust circumference of the finished garment (see full size chart on 3):
84, 96, 108 (120, 132, 144) 156, 168, 180 cm / 33.5, 38.5, 43.25 (48, 52.75, 57.5) 62.5, 67.25, 72”
Curly hair model: 165 cm / 5’5” tall, chest and full bust 85 cm / 33½’’.
Straight hair model: 169 cm / 5’6” tall, chest 85 cm / 33½’’, full bust 80 cm / 31½’’.
Blue sample is size 2 of the old version of the pattern (see project page for the full story), pastel sample is size 3 of the current available version with lengthened sleeves.
SUGGESTED YARNS
Blue sample: Bouclé DK (100% SW merino wool, 220 meters / 240 yards per 100g): This base is common amongst hand dyers. The colors I used are from Explorer Knits and Fibers (MC, Bluebird Day) and Breathe in Color Fiber Co (CC, all 3 are custom dyed).
Pastel sample: Robinson by De Rerum Natura in Loutre, Muscari, Sirène and Nougat (70% merino d’Arles, 30% recycled cotton, 3 ply, woolen spun, worsted weight, 250 meters / 273 yards per 100g)
If using bouclé or any kind of fluffy yarn, use a DK weight yarn. Otherwise, use Worsted weight.
YARN REQUIREMENTS
A buffer for swatching purposes is already accounted for.
Main Color:
430, 480, 500 (550, 580, 640) 700, 790, 810 m
470, 530, 550 (600, 630, 700) 770, 860, 890 y
Contrast Color 1:
300, 340, 360 (400, 410, 450) 490, 530, 550 m
330, 370, 390 (440, 450, 490) 540, 580, 600 y
Contrast Colors 2 & 3:
210, 250, 280 (310, 330, 450) 500, 540, 560 m
230, 270, 310 (340, 360, 490) 550, 590, 610 y
The pattern includes a drawing with the motif outlined to color in with your own colors.
GAUGE
All gauges are wet blocked and measured over 10x10 cm / 4x4”.
Garter stitch flat: 18 sts by 36 rows
Colorwork in the round: 20 sts by 26 rounds
SUGGESTED NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
All circular needles of various lengths, depending on the garment size you’re working up.
Main needles (2 sets): 4 mm / US 6 circular needles.
Small needles (2 sets): 3.75 mm / US 5 circular needles or 1 size smaller than Main needles
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm / US E-4 (used to reinforce the neckline)
Notions:
- Removable stitch markers
- 1 unique marker
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Measuring tape
- Waste yarn/stitch holders
- 3 mm elastic thread
- Cord lock
- Cord stopper (optional)
- 6 x 12 mm snap/press fasteners of a coordinating color
- Iron on interfacing to reinforce the button plackets
- Fabric lining for the pocket
- Sewing thread and sewing needle
SKILLS
- Knitting flat and in the round
- Increasing/decreasing
- Colorwork
- (recommended) Ladderback jacquard technique (video tutorial)
- Judy’s magic cast on, or any double sided cast on technique
- Long tail cast on in 1 and 2 colors
- Backwards loop cast on
- Cable cast on
- Picking up stitches
- “Shortcut” short rows method by Stephen West (video tutorial)
- I-cord bind off
- Grafting an i-cord in the round
- Double bind off (video tutorial)
- (optional) Double pick up (video tutorial)
- Sewing in a pocket fabric lining
- Installing snap/press fasteners
- (recommended) using a lifeline (video tutorial)
- (recommended) crochet reinforcement
