Test knitters in order: @yarnwithmich, @poppy__co, @stacey.knits, @ljubicadesigns, @ninaxknits, @tworiversknitting, @abracada_boum, @mrscassiopeiak, @theknitwitz, @theknitwitz, @purl__jam, @sundara_designs, @whatwillshemake, @macleanknits, @renewal.collective, and @knittygiddy.
Pattern Notes:
The Alfama Sweater is chunky and oversized and made bottom-up in the round. The front and back are worked flat after the body, and shoulders are seamed using the 3-needle bind-off technique. Stitches are picked up in the round for the turtleneck, as well as for each sleeve. Length is customizable, but the pattern provides two different length recommendations: a cropped and long version.
Sizes:
XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL
(Please note that size 3XL has not been tested. If you'd like to test this size, email me at renewalcollective1 [!at] gmail.com)
Yarn:
Any bulky weight yarn that meets gauge. (You can also hold more than one strand of thinner weight yarn to achieve gauge). Yarn approximations are based on the long length. For the cropped length, subtract approximately 100-200 meters from the yarn recommendation.
XS - 750 meters
S - 775 meters
M - 830 meters
L - 870 meters
XL - 890 meters
2XL - 900 meters
3XL - 920 meters
Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm (4 inch X 4 inch) 9 stitches X 14 rows in garter stitch in the round on 9 mm needles.
Needles:
8 and 9 mm (US 11 and 13) circular needles with cord lengths of either 60, 80, or 100 cm (24, 30, or 40 inches) if magic loop is used for sleeves and turtleneck. Otherwise, you will also need 8 and 9 mm circular needles with a 30 cm (12 inch) cord, or 8 and 9 mm dpns.
Other Materials:
Scissors, darning needle, removable stitch markers, cable needle close to 9 mm knitting needle in size, a crochet hook around N/15 or 10 mm in size, and measuring tape.
Optional: A pen and paper to keep track of rows.
Yarn options:
Sample is made with Hobbii Yarn Acrylic Amigo Giga
Universal Yarn Uptown Super Bulky
King Cole Super Chunky
Big Twist Classic (held double)
Moda Vera Monkey