Scrapnificent Sweater – English PDF Pattern

Description

Knitting a sweater out of 6-10” yarn scraps takes slow fashion to a whole new level! Nevertheless, my Scrapnificent sweater has quickly become one of my favorite garments. Yarn-wise, the possibilities are endless: this is obviously a great project to use yarn scraps, mini skeins or advents. I made my sample using only scraps and leftovers, which I cut into 15-25 cm / 6-10” strands to achieve this particular look. That means that this can truly be a zero waste garment! Although this sweater would also look amazing in a solid color, I highly encourage you to approach this as a stash busting project and to use those yarn scraps that have been lying around forever.

Scrapnificent is worked in the round from the bottom up, then divided at the armholes to work front and back separately. The sleeves are worked in the round by picking up stitches around the armhole. Scrapnificent is designed to have some positive ease around the bust (approx. 0 – 10 cm / 0 – 4 inches).

Please note: the basic pattern for this sweater is available for free on my blog. However, the paid version of the pattern includes includes an exclusive (scrap) yarn guide in which I explain exactly how I achieved the particular look of my own sample. I like to call it a “seamless multicolored look with tiny scraps”. The yarn guide also includes instructions for other color options, such as a striped version and a gradient striped version.

SIZES
XS, (S, M, L) [XL, 2XL, 3XL] (4XL, 5XL)

Choosing the right size is of utmost importance. Take your body measurements and choose the size that corresponds with them. The recommended ease for this design is approx. 0-10 cm (0-4 inches) of positive ease. The measurements below are the finished garment measurements, not your own.

Chest circumference:
80, (90, 100, 110) [120, 130, 140] (150, 160) cm
31½, (35½, 39½, 43½) [47¼, 51, 55] (59, 63) inches

Armhole depth:
18, (19, 20, 22) [23, 24, 25] (27, 28) cm
7, (7½, 8, 8½) [9, 9½, 9¾] (10½, 11) inches

The pattern includes a full size chart. Feel free to email me if you need any additional measurements.

MATERIALS

Needles:

• 3.5 mm circular needle (US size 4, UK size 9) or other needle size that matches gauge. I recommend using an 80 cm or 100 cm circular needle for the body. The sleeves can be worked on DPNs or a 40 cm circular needle. If you decide to use the magic loop method, you can also use a longer circular needle.
• 3 mm 60 cm circular needle (UK size 11) for the neck ribbing, and 3 mm DPNs or circular needle for the sleeve ribbing. You can use DPNs or the magic loop method with a longer circular needle.

Yarn:
Fingering weight yarn, approximately 1320, (1485, 1650, 1815) (1980, 2145, 2310) (2475, 2640) meters / 1444, (1624, 1804, 1985) (2165, 2346, 2526) (2707, 2887) yards.

I strongly encourage you to use scrap yarn for this sweater. I made my sample using only scraps and leftovers, which I cut into short strands to achieve this particular look. You can find a full explanation of my technique, as well as other yarn options, in the (scrap) yarn guide in the pattern.

Other tools:
Darning needle, scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape, scrap yarn OR extra cable.

GAUGE
27 sts x 36 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 × 4”; on 3.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch.