When you think of a sweater, images of Celtic motifs and soft flannel drapes come to mind. But what if you could wear anything from a jean jacket to a tight black skirt? The newreeessiem Siliconrepublic Eggplant Stripe Sweater is the perfect addition to any fashion wardrobe, and it’s also one of the less expensive skeins available on the internet. Because why not give this adorable project an upgrade by switching your favorite piece of clothing with an old-fashioned stripe design? And don’t worry — you’ll be knitting just as fast as you’ll be wearing it! Whether you want to swap your jeans for a pair of teeshirts, take up knitting for a variety of projects, or just enjoy being able to do something different with your free time, this eggplant stripe sweater is ideal for anyone who loves stripes and has a soft body.
What you’ll need
– 54W of worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Sleeves) – 1 skein of wool yarn (I used Fiskar Baby Blue) – 5mm button (optional) – Self-tapping needle – Markers – Stitch markers – Extra needles – Extra yarn – Tapestry needle – Scissors – Tapedeeth – Jean jacket or polo shirt – Optional: Accessories to match your preferred look
Instructions
– Using a worsted weight yarn, make a single- Sectioning and then join the other three skeins together to make a double-Sectioning Yarn. To keep the color scheme simple, use a single yarn in each of the sections. – Work one section at a time, leaving the excess yarn on the needles. – Once each section is done, weave the yarn tails into the yarn tails of the other two sections. – Kneed the yokes and working in a from-bottom-out style, pass the remaining yarn through both yokes to make a Working-In-From-Top-Out Color Piece. – When all the yarn is working in, pass the remaining stitches through the back-into-front spindle and onto the wrong sides of the work. – Repeat this maneuver until you have finished your project.
Color required
– White: This color is perfect for spring and summer wear. It’s also great for pre-winging. – Red: Perfect for fall. It’s also great for wear when you want a classic switching color scheme. – Brown: This is a great color to switch up with if you want a more dramatic look. – Black: This is a great color to go with anything. – Grey: This is a great color to go with things such as a wall calendar or even a pair of mittens. – Nude: This is a great color to go with anything to give it a more neutral look. – Blue or Grey : These are great for keeping your eyes off the general color scheme while you’re waiting for the yarn to dry. – Orange: Orange is a great color for winter wear as it is both warm and assortative. – Green: This color scheme is another one that will go with almost anything. – Grey or Brown : These are also great for keeping your eyes off the general color scheme while you’re waiting for the yarn to dry.
Drying time
– Needle temperature (C): The colder the room, the shorter the time it will need to chill. – Place the work in a v-neck or other short piece of fabric to keep it from getting too hot. -inc -Dec – Off – Working time – Repetition – Division – You should have about 50 – 60 stitches when you’re done. – Repositioning the stitches around the work does not complete the repeat as the movement of the stitches does not complete the division.
How to wear it
– Working the color section first, proceed to the other sections to switch the colors. – Working the yarn color section first, go back to the part where you switched the other three colors. – Working the final color section, switch the stitches along with the color changes. – Repeat this process the rest of the day until the project is done.
Experiment with stripes
– Try a color that is more wearable than your normal favorite. – Experiment with size. A large sample size will tell you that the required amount of yarn to complete the project is not enough. – Experiment with pattern. A simple pattern can turn into a fun and creative project. – Experiment with technique. You could try a different technique for a different project. – Experiment with results. The more things you test, the more things you discover!
Conclusion
Working with a smaller gauge yarn can be challenging, but when done correctly, it’s very easy to get a good workout out of it. A pair of jeans with a long back section and a short hem, for example, paired with a sweater that has a classic, soft design will have your friend in stitches for longer than it should be!