PDF - Digital knitting Pattern for the Dryad Top Down sweater by Caledonia Dreamin sizes 1 to 9 (fr/en)
Dryad Top Down is the thicker edition of the Dryad sweater, with a turtleneck, wide sleeves, and a pattern of crossed stitches that shapes the raglan.
Construction and style
The sweater is knit in the round from the top down, seamless, with raglan increases. The cables wrap around the sleeves and meet at the front of the bust.
Sizes and ease
Sizes 1 to 9, for a bust circumference of 71 to 158 cm. Finished bust circumference of 87 to 165 cm, with 10 to 15 cm positive ease recommended.
Recommended yarn
From Rerum Natura Gilliatt, 250 m per 100 g, or equivalent worsted yarn.
We can recommend an alternative equivalent yarn in-store.
Yarn quantity
Approximately 950 to 1,875 m depending on size.
Gauge
17 stitches x 27 rows for 10 cm in stockinette stitch with 4.5 mm needles, after blocking.
Needles and notions
4.5 mm circular needles for the body and 3.5 mm for the ribs; stitch markers, cable needle, and yarn needle.
Main techniques
- Seamless top-down construction
- Raglan increases
- German short rows
- Crossed stitches and chart reading
Additional information
- A distinct top-down edition of the original Dryad pattern knitted from the bottom up.
Your download contains
- The digital knitting pattern in PDF format.
- The instructions, diagrams, size charts, and detailed quantities by size provided by the designer.
Digital product: no physical item will be shipped.
This product is a digital pattern in PDF format.
No physical item will be shipped. You’ll need to print it yourself after downloading.
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