Crew Neck Drop Sleeve Sweater with Abstract Fair Isle Design

Description:

Stay cozy and stylish in this unique crew neck drop sleeve sweater featuring an oversized abstract Fair Isle image. The sweater also incorporates upcycled denim jeans pockets for a touch of individuality and sustainability.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (US), Aran weight yarn (UK), 10ply (AU/NZ). Approximately 1200 yards (1097 meters).
• Needles: US 8 (5.0mm), UK 6, Metric 5.0mm.
• Upcycled denim jeans pockets.
• Tapestry needle.

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch.

Sizes:

Available in S (M, L, XL) sizes. Finished bust measurements: 36 (40, 44, 48) inches.

Instructions:

1. Back Panel: Cast on 80 (88, 96, 104) stitches. Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 14 (15, 16, 17) inches.
2. Front Panel: Repeat steps for Back Panel.
3. Sleeves: Cast on 40 (44, 48, 52) stitches. Work in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at each end every 6th row, until sleeve measures 18 (19, 20, 21) inches.
4. Assembling: Sew front and back panels together at shoulders. Attach sleeves. Sew upcycled denim jeans pockets at desired placement on front panel.
5. Fair Isle Design: Using contrasting colors, create your abstract Fair Isle design on the front panel using the intarsia technique.
6. Neckline: Pick up stitches around neckline and work in ribbing pattern for 2 inches. Bind off.

Stay warm and spread peace with your one-of-a-kind crew neck drop sleeve sweater!