The Upstream sweater has a relaxed, slouchy fit with raglan sleeves and a high 2x2 ribbed neck. It's knitted in wavy ribbing stitch, using a mix of garter and rib stitch to create a mock cable texture. 

 

Knitted in the round from the top down, the pattern starts with the 2x2 rib neck and then changes to wavy ribbing stitch. Short rows are worked at the bottom of the neck to add shaping. Increases are made at the four raglan points until the armholes are reached. The stitches are then divided into the body and two sleeves and worked separately in the round, changing to 2x2 rib at the hem and cuff.

 

This pattern provides easy to follow detailed instructions using the following techniques: 

Long tail cast on, knitting in the round, knit, purl, increasing, decreasing, cable cast on, cast off.

Skill Level: Intermediate. 

 

Sizing: 8 sizes (XS-4X), see size guide. Note that the pattern includes instructions for 7 sizes, as sizes 4 and 5 follow the same instructions. Alice wears size 2 (S).

 

Yarn: Aran/worsted weight yarn. Approx. 175m/100g. You will need approx. 670g/1173m, [750g/1313m, 850g/1488m, 940g/1645m, 1080g/1890m, 1150g/2013m, 1200g/2100m].
 

For the beige sample we used: 7 [8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13] balls of Laxtons Sheepsoft Aran in Bishopdale - 100% wool. (175m/191yds per 100g ball.)
 

For the green sample we used Cascade 220 Aran in colour 1034.

 

Alternative yarn suggestions: Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran, West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Aran, Drops Nepal.

 

Suggested Needle Size: 

3.5mm/US 4 circular knitting needles, length 40-50cm/16-20'' and 80cm/32''.

4.5mm/US 7 circular knitting needles, length 40-50cm/16-20'' and 80-120cm/32-47''.

 

Gauge:  Wavy Ribbing Stitch blocked on 4.5mm/US 7 needles:

10cm/4'' x 10cm/4'' = 23sts x 28 rows

 

Language: English

 

Order Info: This is a digital pdf download. 

Size	To Fit Chest	UK	US	S-M-L
1	71-76cm/28-30''	2-4	0-1	XS
2	81-86cm/32-34''	6-8	2-4	S
3	91-97cm/36-38''	10-12	6-8	M
4	102-107cm/40-42''	14-16	10-12	L
5	112-117cm/44-46''	18-20	14-16	XL/1X
6	122-127cm/48-50''	22-24	18-20	2X
7	132-137cm/52-54''	26-28	22-24	3X
8	142-147cm/56-58''	30-32	26-28	4X