Worsted Sock Arms

a self-striping speedster

$7.00

This sweater is all about color play! This sweater is perfect (and specifically designed) for self-striping and gradient yarns. It’s also great for pairing solids, tonals, and variegated skeins. There are so many yarn options. The specially modified, set-in sleeves are SEAMLESS and simple to knit. The modified sleeve cap allows for uninterrupted stripes on your sleeves. FUN SLEEVES! This sweater is knit from the bottom up, in the round. It includes waist shaping and instructions for adjusting the circumference of your sleeves. It has instructions for adjusting the fit for your body, so that you can increase/decrease the ease of your sweater. The Worsted Sock Arms also includes a rounded hemline. Did you know there is a Kiddo version of this pattern? Check it out: LITTLE WORSTED SOCK ARMS.

SIZES : 
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) with 1-2 inches (2.5-5cm) of positive ease

YARN : 
Must Stash SWEATER WEATHER 
(100% superwash merino 220 yards / 3.53 oz 201m / 
100g) 

WORSTED WEIGHT YARN
Main Color (BODY): 575 (665, 750, 870, 955, 1085, 1200, 1305) yards / 525 (611, 690, 797, 876, 995, 1098, 1196) meters 
Contrasting Color (SLEEVES): 270 (315, 370, 410, 460, 500, 535, 550) yards / 247 (288, 339, 376, 421, 458, 490, 504) meters

FINISHED DIMENSIONS : 
Bust: 30.25 (33.75, 38.25, 41.75, 46.25, 49.75, 54.25, 57.75)” / 75.5 (84.5, 95.5, 104.5, 115.5, 124.5, 135.5, 144.5) cm 
Waist: 28.5 (32, 36.5, 40, 44.5, 48, 52.5, 56)” / 71 (80, 91, 100, 111, 120, 131, 140) cm 
Hips: 32 (36.5, 40, 44.5, 48, 52.5, 56, 60.5)” / 80 (91, 100, 111, 120, 131, 140, 151) cm 
Length (Front Hem to Underarm): 18 (18, 18, 18.5, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 19.5)” / 44.5 (44.5, 44.5, 47, 47, 48.5, 49.5, 49.5) cm

NEEDLES : 
US 7 (4.5mm) & US 5 (3.75mm) 24” or 32” (60 or 80cm) circular (as appropriate for your size) or as required to meet gauge and DPNs or needles for small circumference in the same sizes

GAUGE : 
18 stitches & 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking on LARGER needles

NOTIONS : 
1 Stitch marker, 2 removable markers, tape measure, scrap yarn & tapestry needle

SKILLS : knitting in the round & short row shaping

LEVEL :
adventurous beginner