the Llama II Sweater



I have a feeling I'm going to be living in my latest sweater design! This very comfy oversized sweater is made using Illimani Yarn's new bulky Llama ll, a super soft baby llama that works up nicely on a US10.5 needle.



Worked from the top down and from sleeve edge to sleeve edge in Stockinette & Sand Stitch (a variation on a k1, p1 rib) I would rate this pattern for at least an intermediate for some of the techniques involved: invisible cast on, short rows and a 3 needle bind off.


The pattern is written for 3 sizes: S, M & L (size shown L). But because the body is very generous, the best size for you is based on your height and arm length. If you are shorter but have a fuller figure, the L will be too big because the arms will be too long. If you are tall but more slender (or not), the L will fit better because the sleeves will be longer. Using the schematic will help you decide which size to make.

Materials used:
8 (9, 10) skeins of Illimani Yarn's Llama ll 109yds/100m
10.5 US 6.5mm circular needle at least 47"(120cm) long
10 US 6mm 24"(60cm) to finish the neckline/collar




  










Thankfully the weather has turned cooler here in Los Angeles because honestly I can't stop wearing this sweater... do I say that everytime??? ;)



Pattern available as a PDF download.
$6.50

Comments

  1. Hello! I just bought this pattern. I tried to post as "anonymous", but I don't think it went through. If it did and I've made two postings, just dump one of them. Anyway, about the pattern... It has the perfectly elegant simplicity that I love. I've been looking for a pattern like this to make on my Passap Vario Big knitting machine. I will probably need to add a seam to get the width. I am thinking a decorative one with the selvedges sewn to the outside down the center front and center back would be fun.

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    1. That sounds beautiful, would love to see how it turns out when you finish! Thank you for your kind words Belle, Happy New Year!!!

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