The Citylight Sweater is a crewneck raglan designed for minimalist everyday wear. Knit in Lion Brand Yarn Cottino, a lightweight cotton blend with soft structure and drape, the sweater is designed for seasonal layering and transitional weather.
Knit seamlessly from the top down, the sweater features relaxed raglan shaping, ribbed trim, and a stockinette body with an easy silhouette. The clean construction and understated details create a polished everyday sweater designed for everyday wear and life around the city.
Size
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Garment bust circumference: 35 (39, 43, 47) (51, 55, 59)” [90 (100, 110, 120) (130, 149, 150) cm
Recommended bust ease is is approximately 5”/13cm
Sample is a size small on a 34” bust with 5” of ease
Gauge
20 sts + 24 rows = 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking
Yarn
888 yds [804 m] Cottino by Lion Brand Yarns & Two of Wands® 3 Light DK Weight
Fiber: 55% Cotton, 45% Superwash Merino wool 296yds/271m = 100g per skein
4 (4,4,5) (5,5,6) skeins in color Eucalyptus [614-175Q]
Needles
US 7 [4.5mm] circular knitting needles 80cm / 32” length
Notions
Measuring tape, tapestry needle, scissors, row counter
Skills
Long tail cast on, joining in the round, knitting in the round, stockinette stitch, ribbing, increases, German short rows, raglan shaping, folded collar construction, working sleeves in the round, picking up stitches, binding off, weaving in ends, wet blocking
The Citylight Sweater is a crewneck raglan designed for minimalist everyday wear. Knit in Lion Brand Yarn Cottino, a lightweight cotton blend with soft structure and drape, the sweater is designed for seasonal layering and transitional weather.
Knit seamlessly from the top down, the sweater features relaxed raglan shaping, ribbed trim, and a stockinette body with an easy silhouette. The clean construction and understated details create a polished everyday sweater designed for everyday wear and life around the city.
Size
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Garment bust circumference: 35 (39, 43, 47) (51, 55, 59)” [90 (100, 110, 120) (130, 149, 150) cm
Recommended bust ease is is approximately 5”/13cm
Sample is a size small on a 34” bust with 5” of ease
Gauge
20 sts + 24 rows = 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking
Yarn
888 yds [804 m] Cottino by Lion Brand Yarns & Two of Wands® 3 Light DK Weight
Fiber: 55% Cotton, 45% Superwash Merino wool 296yds/271m = 100g per skein
4 (4,4,5) (5,5,6) skeins in color Eucalyptus [614-175Q]
Needles
US 7 [4.5mm] circular knitting needles 80cm / 32” length
Notions
Measuring tape, tapestry needle, scissors, row counter
Skills
Long tail cast on, joining in the round, knitting in the round, stockinette stitch, ribbing, increases, German short rows, raglan shaping, folded collar construction, working sleeves in the round, picking up stitches, binding off, weaving in ends, wet blocking
