Sometimes you need a blank slate, a fresh start, a Palette Cleanser*.
This oversized cropped sweater is such a project for me: a way to clear my mind, restart my creative process, hopefully with less self-doubt and second-guessing, with more knitting and less tinking.
Knit sideways from the center out, this seamless modular sweater is knit in reverse stockinette with stockinette details, ribbed cuffs, a broken-rib border, and an i-cord neckline. The worsted weight yarn in three lively heathered shades of gray Rauwerk wool creates a rustic, yet velvety soft texture and knits up in no time.
The neutral colors and the fun shape make this a wardrobe staple, but feel free to go wild with colors, or use just one color.
* The pattern name Palette Cleanser is a wordplay on “palate cleanser” (food designed to remove any lingering flavors from the mouth so that the next course may be enjoyed with a fresh perspective) and a “color palette” used by an artist to mix colors.
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1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8]
to fit chest circumference of 81 (91, 102, 112, 122)[132, 142, 152] cm / 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)[52, 56, 60]“;
the finished sweater has about 25 cm / 10“ positive ease; see schematic for details
The sizing has been updated in April 2020.
The original size XS was designed for a 86 cm / 34” chest circumference, while the new size 1 is for a 81 cm / 32” chest circumference; Size S is now size 2, M is 3, L is 4 and XL is 5.
Pictured in size 3 (formerly size M).
16 sts / 22.5 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch
(measured after blocking)
US 7/4.5 mm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge or optimal drape);
optional: DPNs of the same size for cuffs
tapestry needle, 4 stitch markers, stitch holder/waste yarn or spare cable or alternatively a second set of circular needles
3 colors of Worsted (or Heavy DK) Weight Yarn
Color A:
314 (433, 462, 526, 562)[577, 613, 664] m
343 (474, 505, 575, 615)[631, 670, 726] yd
2 (2, 3, 3, 3)[3, 3, 4] skeins
Color B:
170 (235, 250, 285, 305)[313, 332, 360] m
186 (257, 273, 312, 334)[342, 363, 394] yd
1 (2, 2, 2, 2)[2, 2, 2] skeins
Color C:
145 (200, 214, 243, 260)[267, 284, 307] m
159 (219, 234, 366, 284)[292, 311, 336] yd
1 (1, 1, 2, 2)[2, 2, 2] skeins
In Total:
629 (868, 926, 1054, 1127)[1157, 1229, 1331] m
688 (950, 1012, 1153, 1233)[1265, 1344, 1456] yd
4 (5, 6, 7, 7)[7, 7, 8] skeins
Rauwerk Wool Merino Heavy DK
(100% wool, 220 m / 100 g)
in the colorways Graphit (A – medium gray), Obsidian (B – dark gray), and Kies (C – light gray)
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