Knit your own 3-to-2 Any Gauge Sweater using these clearly-written instructions by knitwear designer Jackie E-S of HeartStrings FiberArts.
Use any yarn knit at a suitable gauge for this on-the-bias sweater top. The 3-to-2 bias shaping in the body of the sweater gives extra design and drape. A great pattern for variegated yarns or multiple yarns of similar weight knit in easy stripes.
Your sweater begins with a small triangle that also serves as your sample - no need to pre-swatch! If you are satisfied with the look and feel of your beginning triangle, just keep knitting to complete your sweater.
Neckline features a fold-down lapel. Options include stockinette or reverse stockinette texture, and sleeve styles in sleeveless, short, or long. (shown in stockinette, sleeveless version)
A simple 3-step worksheet guides you in determining how much yarn you need and suggested needle sizes for your desired sweater measurements in fingering through bulky weight yarns. Written stitch instructions.
Preview sample cover page
3-to-2 Any Gauge Sweater shown above is the stockinette stitch short sleeve version knitted in hand-painted cotton. The example in the Additional Images is the reverse stockinette long sleeve version knitted in textured silk/wool.
Patsy J in CA writes - -
I have been meaning to write and tell you how wonderful that diagonal top pattern is to use ... You have thought of EVERYTHING!! I'll start wondering something and pick up the pattern and there is your advice which answers my thoughts exactly!
