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Sweater weather doesn't mean that you need anything complicated to wear to be warm and cozy. The Mellow Mood Sweater by Julia Piro is a simple yet stylish top-down seamless raglan sweater. This kind of sweater is the one beginners often start with, and she added some interesting design elements by incorporating rib lines that run down the length of the sweater. I love the Mellow Mood sweater for its minimalist design because true comfort is often found in simplicity. A “mellow mood” refers to a state of calmness, relaxation, and tranquility, often associated with a gentle and easygoing disposition.
This sweater is crafted seamlessly using circular needles, and it’s worked from the top down. It starts at the neckline, progressing into a yoke. The yoke is then divided to create both the body and sleeves, which are finished separately. Choose your preferred length, neckline, and fit options.
SIZES
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
This sweater is designed with 20-25% positive ease, ensuring you’ll achieve a relaxed and comfortable fit. If you prefer a more fitted look, you can choose to knit a size or two smaller.
Julia is wearing a size S and is 168 cm tall (5’6’’) with a 89 cm (35 inches) bust circumference.
YARN
900(XS) - 990 (S) - 1150(M) - 1230(L) - 1400(XL) - 1640(2XL) - 1725(3XL) yards
Needles
4.5 mm (US 7) in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches), and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches) for neck, cuff, and body ribbing
5.5 mm (US 9) in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches), and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches) for yoke, body, and sleeves
Alternatively, you can use the Magic Loop technique and work with one needle length of 80-100 cm (31-40 inches).
Gauge
16 sts x 22 rows in a 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) piece in Stockinette stitch (after blocking)
Suggested Yarn - West Yorkshire Spinners Blue Faced Leicester Aran, Garnstudio Drops Flora held double with Drops Kid Silk, Garnstudio Drops Air
The Jilli Jumper by Anne Ventzel is a classic raglan sweater with details in twisted
rib, soft rolling edges along neck and cuffs and a softly curved
hem. The sweater has a relaxed fit and a regular armhole. The
design is worked seamlessly from the top down. First the neck
edge is worked, then short rows are worked to raise the back
of the neck and then the sweater is worked in the round down
across yoke, body and sleeves. At the bottom of the body, short
rows are worked to create a curved hem.
SIZES
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
Bust circumference: 106 (113) 118 (122) 127 (134) 141 (150) cm
Length mid back: 63 (63) 64 (64) 65 (65) 66 (66) cm
Sleeve length: 46 (45) 44 (43) 42 (42) 42 (42) cm
It varies from person to person how much positive ease you like
in your clothes. Try measuring some of your favorite sweaters,
to help you choose the right size for you.
Ann recommends between 25-40 cm of positive ease.
For this type of sweater, I think a relaxed fit suits my straight
body silhouette well, so I have chosen to knit my Jilli Jumper in
size 4 so it has 39 cm of positive ease.
NEEDLES
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle, 40 cm
4.0 mm (US 6) circular needle, 80/120 cm
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle, 40 and 80/120 cm
GAUGE
17 sts × 25 rows in stockinette stitch on a 4.5 mm needle = 10 × 10 cm
YARN
1095 (1314) 1314 (1314) 1533 (1533) 1752 yds of worsted/aran weight held double with mohair in equal yardage
Suggested Yarn - The Fibre Co Arranmore Light held double with Drops Kid Silk or Lichen and Lace Marsh Mohair
The Holiday tree gets its own "Lopapeysa“. This Jólaskjól by Védís Jónsdóttir for Ístex tree skirt is designed with Nordic homes in mind that celebrate life, winter solstice and Christmas. The pattern can also be found in Lopi Book 38.
The tree skirt is worked in the round. Round begins and ends with a purl stitch for the steek. The opening is cut open after securing the steek.
NEEDLES
GAUGE
Diane knit her Jólaskjól using the green colourway.
YARN
FOs and WIPs
Last Sunday, I worked single crochet reinforcements on either side of the center stitch using the same pick up as if I was picking ip the button band. I worked 3 single crochet and then skipped one. I could cut the steek now but I am waiting. Karen (kmae64) and I both knit this cardigan and we are planning to cut the steek tomorrow at Knit Night.
Now I have picked up and knit the left button band.
Both of the front bands are knit!
I finished the short rows on the back of the Confetti Cardigan Mini by Nashwa Sakr that I am knitting for my granddaughter using Garnstudio Drops Fiesta in the colour 14 Rainbow Sprinkles.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
I loved Yanhong (CaptainMocha)'s Halloween Post. She is wearing her nocturnal jumper by saskie&co.
Yanhong (CaptainMocha) is hyper fixated on crochet! She made this Wavy Crochet Sweater following the YouTube tutorial by Hannah Drapinski.
Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished her Sundance Kid by Louisa Harding.
She knit it using Queensland Collection Dungarees.
Christine (@xtineb4) finished this lovely Winter Artemide by Emma Fassio that she knit using BC Garn Bio Balance GOTS held double with Drops Kid Silk.
This is the Wavy Wiggles by Stephen West knit by Christine (@xtineb4).
This is the modified version of the Traveling Solo Shawl by Joji Locatelli.
Allyson knit this Into the Wild Headband by Stephanie Blanchard using Koigu Othello.
Debbie (debsnubs) has finished this tapestry rug that is ready to be taken off her loom.
Marie (filetout) finished this fun Idris poncho by Petra Breakstone.
Ann (annvanwagner) knit this pair of Cozy Cuffed Mitts by Karen Everitt using Berroco Sesame.
Donna (Donna775) knit this pair of Shorty Heel Tab Socks by Larissa Gregorin with shadow wrap heel and shadow toe.
Sandi (sandima) knit this Base Doodle Cup Cozy by Jamie Lomax.
Sandi (sandima) knit this Livvy's Hat by mamma5 Creations using up every yard of the stash yarn by adding a big pompom.
Sonia (soniabknits) knit another Oslo Hat by PetiteKnit.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!