Forbidden Cliffs Sweater
Forbidden Cliffs Sweater
Forbidden Cliffs Sweater is the perfect pullover to knit up fast for cooler weather and it’s super-comfy! The slip-stitch colorwork at the neckline is easy and uses only one color per round.
There are 3 options to choose from for the collar: cowl, double-crew, or funnel neckline. The body is slightly A-Line and there is also the option to add a bit of length to the back hemline for comfort in wearing.
Construction is top-down and in the round in a completely seamless manner. It starts with a circular yoke for easy colorwork and transitions into raglan seams for best fit (and the ability to raise your arms without exposing everything).
There is no finishing to be done at the end except for weaving in a few ends.
This design will look great in any yarn that meets gauge and has good drape. I do recommend a smooth, equal weight yarn for the contrast color and that you swatch the design to be sure your colorwork yarn plays out well with your main color.
The Fibre Company has set up kits for Cumbria Fingering and for Amble; be sure to check them out!
Sizing is inclusive with intended ease of at least 4 inches / 10 cm at chest.
This is an intermediate level pattern that could be accessible to an advanced beginner knitter.
This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.
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SIZES
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)( L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) See measurements below. Choose a size that is at least 4 inches / 10 cm larger than your chest measurement.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 41.25(43, 45.75, 47)(51.5, 55.25, 59.75, 63) inches / 105(109, 116, 119.5)(131, 140.5, 152, 160) cm.
Designed to be worn with at least 4” / 10 cm ease at bust. Choose size that is at least 4” / 10 cm larger than bust measurement.
RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Company has set up kits for Cumbria Fingering and for Amble and is offering 10% off on both through Dec 1, 2022!! Use code forbiddencliffssweater10 at checkout.
The Fibre Co Cumbria Fingering: (60% Merino, 30% masham, 10% mohair); 328 yds (330 m)/3.5 oz (100g).
OR
The Fibre Co Amble: Fingering (70% wool, 20% alpaca, 10% nylon); 355 yds (325 m)/3.6 oz (100g).
OR
Any yarn that meets gauge, has good drape and a smooth even finish for the colorwork.
See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions. Any yarn that meets gauge and has good drape and stitch definition will work.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
MC – 1087(1123, 1244, 1330, 1434, 1625)(1874, 2094, 2168, 2359, 2696) yds / 995(1028, 1138, 1217, 1312, 1487)(1715, 1916, 1984, 2158, 2467)m.
CC for Neckline Colorwork: 75 yds / 69 m used for sample size M2.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Larger (Main) – US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular, and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves)
Smaller – US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular, and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeve cuffs)
Adjust needle sizes as needed to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
26 sts/32 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch, using largest needles and measured AFTER blocking.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, yarn needle for weaving in ends.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Accessible to Advanced Beginner with some experience in skills used.
Skills Used: German Short Rows, increases, decreases, easy mosaic slip-stitch colorwork.
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