The Vibe You Need Sweater

The Vibe You Need Sweater with fade from Beige to Blue is worked in scarps and yarn from Önling.

The Beige sweater is knitted in Malou Light fra Lang Yarns.

Description of The Vibe You Need Sweater The Vibe You Need Sweater is a soft, lightweight summer sweater worked from the top down in Stockinette Stitch with saddle shoulders. There are two options for the neckline: either a loose high neck with a rolled edge (the high neck is primarily a design feature rather than a warm collar) or a folded ribbed collar. After the neckline has been worked, the stitches are divided into shoulders, front and back. The entire sweater is worked in Stockinette Stitch. The shoulders extend beyond the natural shoulder line to create an oversized silhouette. Short rows are worked after the neckline to shape the back neck and ensure a comfortable fit. Once the shoulders and short-row shaping are complete, the work is divided for the sleeves, after which the body and sleeves are finished separately. The body is initially worked flat as separate front and back pieces. After the armholes are completed, the body is joined and worked in the round. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves, which are worked in the round in Stockinette Stitch. Both body and sleeves are finished either with rolled edges or ribbing.

The Vibe You Need Sweater can be worked with either 1 strand or 3 strands held together. The pattern includes instructions for using scrap yarn and creating fades. The 3-strand version is ideal for scrap yarn and fade effects. The 1-strand version is worked in a single colour.

The choice of yarn has a significant impact on the finished look, allowing the sweater to be fully customised to suit individual preferences and needs.

Hence the name: The Vibe You Need Sweater.

Choosing a Size

The Vibe You Need Sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 20 cm / 8 inches of positive ease. Measure your bust circumference and choose your size accordingly.

Size: (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL

To fit bust circumference: (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 cm

Finished bust circumference: (101) 107 (112) 120 (131) 141 (149) 160 cm

Length measured from shoulder: (65) 65 (65) 68 (68) 70 (70) 70 cm

The choice of yarn greatly affects the finished sweater.

For a Solid-Coloured Version Work with 1 strand: Malou Light by Lang Yarns 72% alpaca, 16% polyamide, 12% wool, 50 g / 190 m.

Yarn requirement:
(250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (400) 400 g

OR

3-Strand Version This version is ideal for scarps and fade effects. See the fade chart above for colour placement and fade instructions.

1 strand Önling No. 10 70% mohair, 30% silk 25 g / 210 m

All sizes require 4 colours: 2 light colours and 2 darker colours in similar tones, for example Teal Green and Dove Blue.

Yarn requirement per colour

Colour 1 – Powder Pink for the yoke:
(50) 50 (50) 45 (65) 70 (70) 75 g

Colour 2 – Light Blue transition:
(10) 10 (10) 15 (15) 15 (15) 20 g

Colour 3 – Teal Green transition:
(10) 15 (15) 15 (15) 15 (15) 20 g

Colour 4 – Dove Blue for the lower body:
(25) 25 (25) 25 (25) 25 (25) 30 g

AND

1 strand Önling No. 12 50% cotton, 50% wool, 115 g / 800 m

All sizes require 3 colours: 1 light colour and 2 darker shades of the same colour family, for example a medium blue and a dark blue.

Yarn requirement per colour

Colour 1 – Light Camel for the yoke:
(65) 65 (65) 70 (70) 70 (90) 100 g

Colour 2 – Jeans Blue transition:
(15) 15 (15) 15 (20) 30 (35) 40 g

Colour 3 – Cobalt Blue for the lower body:
(15) 15 (15) 20 (20) 30 (40) 50 g

AND

1 strand Önling No. 4 100% Organic Merino Wool, 50 g / 200 m

All sizes require 3 colours: Two shades of the same colour family, for example Light Pink and Grey Rose, plus one darker colour (Bright Blue) for the lower body.

Yarn requirement per colour

Colour 1 – Light Pink for the yoke:
(150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 g

Colour 2 – Grey Rose transition:
(75) 75 (75) 77 (100) 100 (110) 150 g

Colour 3 – Bright Blue for the lower body:
(50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 g

Needles and Notions

6 mm (US 10) circular needle, 80 cm / 32 inches.

5 mm circular needle if you knit rib at the body.

6 mm (US 10) double-pointed needles, if not using the Magic Loop method for the neckline and sleeves.

5 mm double-pointed needles, if not using the Magic Loop method for the rib at neckline and sleeves.

6 stitch markers.

Gauge Measured after washing and blocking:

15 sts x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on 6 mm needles using your chosen yarn.