Aeternum Sweater

Aeternum Sweater - the versatile choice! Whether for a special occasion or just another day, this timeless wardrobe staple will always ensure you look your best. With its enduring style and comfort, it's an everlasting addition that never goes out of style.

This sweater stands out for its unique combination of a button-neck and wide-ribbed fabric, creating an impressive look.

Aeternum Sweater is a dream to knit, with its engaging seamless, top-down construction and intricate details sure to please knitters of all abilities.

Finished bust circumference:

• 93.5 (106.5, 113.5, 126.5, 133.5, 146.5, 153.5, 166.5)

• 37¼ (42¾, 45¼, 50¾, 53¼, 58¾, 61¼, 66¾)″

Designed to be worn with 13.5-26.5 cm / 5¼-10¾″ ease, to fit busts with circumference:

• 70-80 (80-90, 90-100, 100-110, 110-120, 120-130, 130-140, 140-150) cm

• 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44, 44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60)″

Gauge

4x2 rib in the round and flat, after blocking.

Yardage

DK weight merino singles and lace weight mohair held together, allow approximately:

• 970 (1050, 1120, 1190, 1260, 1330, 1400, 1510) m

• 1060 (1140, 1230, 1300, 1370, 1450, 1530, 1650) yds

Yarn in Sample

Yarn used in sample (size 3) is 8 balls of Daruma Genmou (100% Merino wool; 151 m [165 yds] / 50 g), colourway #16, held together with 6 balls of Mayflower Kid Mohair Super Kid Silk (76% Mohair, 24% silk; 195 m [213 yds] / 25 g), colourway #4.

Alternatively, use a single strand of worsted weight yarn, yardage requirements might be different.

Needles

• 4.5 mm (US 7) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long
• 4 mm (US 6) circulars and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions

Stitch markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, stitch holders or waste yarn, spare DPN/circular needle in smaller size, tapestry needle, at least 2 locking stitch markers, 4-5 15 mm / ⅝″ buttons.

Techniques

Short rows, lifted increases, decreases, backwards loop cast-on, double knitting, stretchy bind-off, tubular bind-off.

Notes

The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top-down. Back stitches are cast-on, the shoulders are shaped using short rows and then worked straight down to underarm. Stitches for each front shoulder are picked up along the back shoulders and worked separately with increases shaping the front neckline, both fronts are joined and worked in one piece straight down to underarm. Back and front are joined together and continued straight in one piece down to full length. Stitches for sleeves are picked up along the armholes and worked in the round with decreases down to wrists. Stitches for the neckband are picked up along the neckline and 4x2 rib worked in the round to desired length. Double-knit button bands with buttonholes are added on last.