Alder Grove
When Sam, the dyer behind Lavender Lune Yarn Co., offered me the chance to work with her new “Cotton Fluff” base, I knew that I needed to use it in a sweater! Her fingering weight slub base was the perfect complementary yarn, making this design all about texture and clean lines.
Alder Grove is knit from the top down - perfect for trying on as you go, with drop shoulder sleeves and a high-low hem. I choose bracelet length sleeves, but you can feel free to add or subtract length based on your preferences. The fit is easy-wearing and the pattern is size inclusive because everyone deserves to look great in their handknits!
Techniques Used In This Pattern
Backwards loop cast on, picking up stitches, German Short Rows, Tubular Bind Off or preferred stretchy bind off
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}
32 (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56] {60, 64, 68}”
80 (90, 100, 100) [120, 130, 140] {150, 160, 170} cm
Yarn
Lavender Lune Yarn Co. ‘Slub’ (90% SW Merino / 10% Nylon, 438 yds / 100 g)
(MC) Olive You 2 (2, 2, 2) [2, 3, 3] {3, 3, 3} skeins
Lavender Lune Yarn Co. ‘Cotton Fluff’ (38% Baby Alpaca / 25% Merino / 37% Pima Cotton, 437 yds / 100g)
(CC) Olive You 1 (1, 1, 2) [2, 2, 2] {2, 2, 2} skeins
or
MC: 512 (577, 641, 705) [769, 833, 898]
{952, 1026, 1090} yds
CC: 349 (393, 437, 481) [524, 568, 612]
{655, 699, 743} yds
of similar fingering weight yarns
Needles
Needle A (Sweater Body)
One 24” circular needle, US 5 / 3.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle B (Sleeves)
One 40” circular needle for magic loop or DPN’s,
US 5 / 3.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle C (Sleeve Cuffs)
One 40” circular needle for magic loop or DPN’s,
US 3 / 3.25 mm
Needle D (Collar)
One 16” circular needle, US 3 / 3.25 mm
Notions
Tapestry needle, waste yarn, stitch markers
Gauge
21 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette, knit flat with Needle A and MC yarn, after blocking
Contact & Support
email: samanthaguerindesign@gmail.com
Ravelry ID: SamanthaGuerin