Knitting pattern for Foxy steps sweater

The Foxy steps sweater is a midi length style knit with a turtleneck and long straight sleeves. It is worked bottom to top using Lace stitch pattern that reminds the steps of fox. Firstly, the body and sleeves are worked, later these parts are joined together and decreases K2togR, K2togL are worked until the yoke is finished. Because body and sleeves of this sweater are worked straight it can be easily made longer and of course, more yarns should be purchased. The Foxy steps sweater is a timeless knit that fits well with your favourite clothes.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with approx. 5-10cm/2-4in positive ease. Shown in size M.

Yarn (two yarns held together):
1. Gepard, CashSock Chunky (72% merino wool, 20% polyamide, 8% cashmere; 100g (3.5oz) = 183m (200yds)). Color no.: 504.
2. Gepard, Kid Seta tweed (70% kid mohair, 30% shappe silk; 25g (0.9oz) = 210m (230yds)). Color no.: 642.

Yarn weight (Worsted/Afghan/Aran):
1. Gepard, CashSock Chunky:
500 (500) 600 (600) 700 (700) 800 (900) g
17.6 (17.6) 21.1 (21.1) 24.6 (24.6) 28.2 (31.7) oz
5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (9) skeins
915 (915) 1098 (1098) 1281 (1281) 1464 (1647) m
1000 (1000) 1200 (1200) 1400 (1400) 1600 (1800) yds

2. Gepard, Kid Seta tweed:
125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) 175 (200) g
4.4 (4.4) 5.3 (5.3) 6.2 (6.2) 6.2 (7) oz
5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 (8) balls
1050 (1050) 1260 (1260) 1470 (1470) 1470 (1680) m
1150 (1150) 1380 (1380) 1610 (1610) 1610 (1840) yds

Needles:
4mm (US6, UK8) 40-60-80-100cm (16-24-31-39in) circular needles and 4mm (US6, UK8) 20cm (7.75in) 5 pcs. double point needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 19.5 stitches x 26 rows in Stockinette stitch pattern after washing.

Notions:
9 closed stitch markers, 2 pieces of different colour yarns of 50cm (20in) length, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Knitting directions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, abbreviations.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 88 (92.5) 98.5 (106.5) 117 (125) 135.5 (143.5) cm / 35.25 (37) 39.5 (42.75) 46.75 (50) 54.25 (57.5) in
Sweater length (in back center): 52.5 (54) 56 (57.5) 59 (60.5) 62 (63.5) cm / 21 (21.75) 22.25 (23) 23.5 (24.25) 24.75 (25.5) in
Sleeve length (from neck): 66.5 (68) 69.5 (71) 72.5 (74) 76 (77.5) cm / 26.5 (27.25) 27.75 (28.5) 29 (29.75) 30.25 (31) in
Sleeve upper arm circumference: 28.5 (31) 33 (35) 37 (39) 41 (43) cm / 11.5 (12.25) 13.25 (14) 14.75 (15.5) 16.5 (17.25) in

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