Blue sweater test knit
Hello everybody !
This is the very first pattern I want to release and I hope to find test knitters for the different sizes of the sweater because I am very uncertain about my maths, any feedback even without knitting it based on the following infos would be super helpful 💙
About the pattern
The Blue Spring Pattern is inspired by walking in the Marais, a trendy neighbourhood of Paris.
The design is timeless, oversize, with a slightly high collar for an elegant look, a shaped body to remove extra fabric at the bottom, and very large sleeves to host an oversize T-shirt with comfort.
The name comes from a song that helps me survive the harsh winters. (Hello MOAs!)
Construction Top-down
Gauge 18x26 = 10x10cm after blocking
Available Sizes 1-2-3 OK -4-5-6
Material 5mm circular needles (body), 4,5mm circular needles (sleeves), Stitch markers, needle
Yarn used Katia Light Alpaca Merino (50g / 175m)
Finished Measurements
This pattern is designed with approximately 30 cm of positive ease, meaning the finished sweater will be significantly wider than your body measurement, which is intentionally oversize. If you prefer something less large, you can size down 1 size.
| Measurements (cm) / Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust measurement (body) | 62–70 | 71–80 | 81–91 | 92–102 | 103–113 | 114–124 |
| Bust circumference (cm) | 106 | 113 | 121 | 128 | 136 | 142 |
| Width flat (cm) | 53 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 68 | 71 |
| Bottom width flat (cm) | 41 | 44 | 49 | 52 | 56 | 59 |
| Back length (cm) | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 |
Choosing yarn
I used alpaca because my skin can not stand mohair. For more durability, I recommend you to choose another light and fluffy yarn like mohair if your body can tolerate it.
| Yarn recommendations / Balls | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katia Light Alpaca Merino50g = 150m | 6 Balls | 6 Balls | 7 Balls | 7 Balls | 8 Balls | 8 Balls |
| Fonty Ombelle50g = 145m | 6 Balls | 7 Balls | 8 Balls | 9 Balls | 9 Balls | 10 Balls |
| Woolfolk Tage50g = 130m | 7 Balls | 8 Balls | 9 Balls | 9/10 Balls | 10 Balls | 11 Balls |
| Drops Air50g = 150m | 6 Balls | 6 Balls | 7 Balls | 7 Balls | 8 Balls | 8 Balls |
| Majo Garn Puno fine | ||||||
| Gepard Garn Woolia |
Please let me know if you have any feedback so far and if you would be interested to take part in the test knitting.
Thank you so much!
Everywhere.knitting
Posted Mar 2, 2026, 4:13 PM UTC