Mistral Sweater is an oversized sweater with a slightly longer silhouette. It combines timeless elegance with striking structure patterns that add depth and character. The sweater is worked top-down, starting with the back, which is shaped using German short rows for a well-fitted shoulder line. Stitches are then picked up for the shoulders and worked toward the front. Once the body is joined in the round, the structure patterns flow seamlessly down to a ribbed hem for a clean finish. The sleeves and neckline are worked by picking up stitches directly from the body, ensuring a seamless, assembly-free construction.
Yarn Requirements: 550 (550) 600 (650) 650 (700) g Yak from Lang Yarns (50 g = approx. 120 m / 131 yds).
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500 (500) 550 (600) 600 (650) g Önling No. 3 (50 g = 133 m / 145 yds) held together with 150 (175) 175 (200) 200 (225) g Önling No. 10 (25 g = 210 m / 230 yds).
(The grey-brown version is knitted in Lang Yarns Yak, color 26, and the pink version is knitted in Önling No. 3, color 2475 Light Pink, held together with Önling No. 10, color 47 Soft Light Pink.)
Choosing the right size: Mistral Sweater is designed for a positive ease of approximately 25–30 cm (10–12 inches). The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) are intended to fit a full bust measurement of 80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) cm / 31.5–33.5 (33.5–35.5) 35.5–37.5 (37.5–39.5) 39.5–43.5 (43.5–47) inches. Example: If your bust measurement is 95 cm (37.5 inches), size M has a finished bust circumference of 122 cm (48 inches). This results in 27 cm (10.5 inches) of positive ease.
Needles: 5 mm (40cm and 80/100), 4,5 mm (80/100 cm) and 4 mm (40 cm).
Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) in structure and stockinette stitch. Important: Check your gauge by knitting a swatch. Wash and block the swatch before measuring. Once fully dry, count the number of stitches over 10 cm. If you have more stitches than stated, switch to a larger needle. If you have fewer stitches than stated, switch to a smaller needle.
