Side Slit Sweater

front view
worn with buttons closed
side view
small buttons backing the larger front buttons
pattern cover
i-cord button loops closed

The textured stitches and colour choices found in the “Side Slit Sweater” took inspiration from costume details worn in my native region in Germany, giving traditional features of combined textures and long rows of elaborate buttonholes a modern twist.

The sweater has a comfortable raglan construction and is knitted top-down. The fabric combines 3 different textures: vertical and horizontal ribs and moss stitch, some of which are arranged in stranded colour work. 2 yarn strands are held together apart from the i-cord, which surrounds the hems and is looped into button holes along the hems. I added a doubled curl edging to the collar and white horn buttons for the loop closures, which are backed with small mother-of-pearl buttons to avoid pulling. The sweater can be worn with open or closed side slits.

This sweater brims with detail and is not a “quick knit”, therefore I wold recommend it to advanced knitters. Each step is thoroughly explained in the pattern instructions, and I am happy to help with any questions.

Happy knitting! 🙂

  • experience level: advanced,
  • techniques used: knit, purl, knit into back loop, purl into back loop, increase, decrease, i-cord edge,
  • gauge: 22 stitches x 37 rows = 4 inches / 10cm² in moss stitch,
  • size (with 10 cm positive ease):
    • Size S: 35.2” / 88 cm chest circumference, 24″ / 60 cm length,
    • Size M: 38” / 95 cm chest circumference, 25.6″ / 64 cm length;
    • Size L: 42” / 105 cm chest circumference, 27.2“/ 68 cm length
  • yarn:
    • Drops FLORA (230 yds / 210 m, 1.8 oz / 50 g, 65% wool, 35% alpaca). Sizes S and M: 6 hanks in 03, light grey (C1), Size L: 7 hanks in 03, light grey (C1 / strand 1),
    • Drops NORD (186 yds / 170 m, 1.8 oz / 50 g, 25% wool, 45% alpaca, 30% polyamide). Sizes S, M and L: 2 hanks in 09, deep ocean (C2 / strand 1),
    • Drops KID-SILK (230 yds / 210 m, 0.9 oz / 25 g, 75% mohair, 25% silk). Sizes S and M: 6 hanks in 44, moonlight (C1, strand 2),Size L: 7 hanks in 44, moonlight (C1 / strand 2),
    • Drops KID-SILK (230 yds / 210 m, 0.9 oz / 25 g, 75% mohair, 25% silk). Sizes S and M: 1 hank in 24, petrol (C2, strand 2).
  • needles:
    • 1 x US 1.5 (metric 2.5 mm) double pointed needles or short circular needle for i-cord,
    • 1 x US 4 (metric 3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle for CO,
    • 1 x US 4 (metric 3.5 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular needle for hems,
    • 1 x US 6 (metric 4 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle for yoke,
    • 1 x US 6 (metric 4 mm) 24” – 32” (60 cm – 80 cm) circular needle for body.
  • notions:
    • 5 small removable stitch markers,
    • 1 large removable stitch marker,
    • 2 stitch holders,
    • 8 buttons of approx. 1.5cm diameter for upper fabric,
    • 8 buttons of approx. 1.5cm diameter for backing of upper fabric buttons,
    • Tapestry needle (or chenille needle) to secure yarn ends and to sew on buttons.

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