The YPSsweater women is, like its little kids’ version, an everyday favorite wardrobe staple, easy to style and easy to wear. The name YPS is short for Ypsilon (the German word for the letter “Y”, as the YPStop reminds of this letter) and it’s part of the Yps-Capsule-Collection (for adults: YPStop, YPScardigan, for kids: YPSdress, YPScardigan)
The construction is unique, it’s worked bottom up, starting with a split hem, next the body is worked in the round, then separated at the underarm to shape back and fronts using short rows. Then, stitches for the sleeves are cast on and worked together with the upper fronts and back in garter stitch to be joined at shoulders with the 3-needle method (or grafting). Pattern contains optional instructions for using the hybrid method for working the upper part first and finishing the sweater top down. Helpful schematic sketches are provided for the unique instructions. Pattern includes options for wide or narrow sleeves.
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GAUGE
19 sts x 30 rounds / rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in stockinette stitch, blocked
19 sts x 36 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in garter stitch, blocked

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The pattern is suitable for ((advanced) beginners.

You get a multiple page PDF document with written row by row instructions; charts are offered when needed. Techniques are described and video tutorial links are provided if needed as well.

Size Information

SIZES
1 (2 / 3 / 4 / 5) 6 (7 / 8 / 9 / 10)
Finished Chest Circumference: 84,25 (90,5 / 94,75 / 101 / 109,5) 120 (130,5 / 141 / 149,5 / 160) cm
33.25 (35.75 / 37.25 / 39.75 / 43) 47.25 (51.5 / 55.5 / 58.75 / 63) inches

EASE
Sizing is a guide only and you should pick the finished measurement size closest to your chest measurement plus 10-20 cm (4-8 inches) of positive ease. The sweater has a relaxed and comfy fit.

Materials List

NEEDLES
Circular needle to obtain gauge: recommended 4,5 mm (US 7) with a length at least of 100 cm (40 inches) //
Additional smaller needle 3,5 mm (US 4) if you like to add cuffs
And additional needle (similar size to larger needle or use the smaller needle) for 3-needle bind-off (if not using grafting)

YARN
Worsted or DK weight or yarn to obtain requested gauge
E.g.: BC GARN Loch Lomond (DK; 100% wool; 150m (164 yds) per 50g) in shade 19 sand

METRES NEEDED
900 (1050 / 1100 / 1200 / 1350) 1500 (1600 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900) m
980 (1140 / 1200 / 1310 / 1470) 1640 (1740 / 1850 / 1960 / 2130) yds
The amount stated is calculated generously to have enough in hand for swatching and adjustments
Yardage may vary a bit from knitter to knitter, yarn to yarn! Have always a bit more in stock to be on the safe side.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (4) // Stitch holders or waste yarn // Tapestry needle // crochet hook and contrast yarn for provisional cast-on at underarms