Whiskey & Rye from Olive Knits is a knit from the top down and an almost seamless sweater that fits like it was made for you (because it was). Vertical details cut clean lines through bands of garter, worked flat (no purling!). It’s joined neatly down the center (and sleeves) with a simple crocheted slip-stitch edge (quick and easy!) worked after the fact. With interesting construction that hints at saddle shoulders and shaping that creates a seamless version of set-in sleeves. Prefer a cardigan? Skip the front seam and work the lower ribbing flat. Pick up along the front edges to create ribbed button bands.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52)”
Finished Measurements: approximately 2” positive ease for a comfortable fit
Bust – 34⅓ (35⅝, 37⅓, 39⅝, 42, 44⅓, 49⅔, 50, 53⅔)”
Yarn Requirements: 1050 (1090, 1155, 1255, 1320, 1420, 1530, 1710, 1910) yards of Fingering weight yarn such as Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere (70% Superwash Merino Wool/ 20% Cashmere/ 10% Nylon; 4oz/400yds)
Needles:
US 2½ (3.00mm) 16–24” and 24–32” circular and DPNs
US 3 (3.25mm) 24–32” circular and DPNs
Hooks: US D/3 (3.25mm)
Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rows = 4” in garter stitch on US 3 (3.25mm), blocked
