Knitting Pattern for a Scary Cat Sweater

Size inclusive pattern:
Despite being published in a larger size range for bodies from 76 cm (32“) to 162 cm (64“) bust, it also includes alterations for different body parts (Yoke Length, Sleeves, Bust Dart, Body). Aside from that, it also is calculated for each size separately - no scaling in all directions. This is what the industry does, the garment grows in all directions - leaving plus size people’s garments with extremely long bodies and way too big sleeves (Hey! We‘re bigger, not a few feet taller!). The changes however can be done for every body type, slim or big, short or tall.

Of course, there are bodies that don‘t need any alterations. If it fits you as it is, you can just use the pattern straight through, if you want to change something, I’ll tell you about it at the necessary spots.

The pattern will guide you from the cast-on downwards the yoke, giving you alteration options as you knit. Afterwards, the sleeve separation and body will be described. You’ll finish the garment with the sleeves.

The pattern has charts and written out text for all colorwork patterns. You can use the charts, but you don’t have to, if you’re not comfortable with them.

• knit
• purl
• M1L
• M1R
• German Short Rows (explained in the pattern)
• Ladder Back Jacquard (explained in the pattern)
• k2tog
• ssk
• General knowledge of (or willing to learn) colorwork knitting.

Sizes: A – B – C – D – E – F – H – I - J, for a bust circumference from 76 cm/32’’ to 162 cm/64’’, but adjustable in width to fit more sizes.

Bust Circumference of finished sweater (5-20 cm/2-8’’ positive ease):
85 - 99 - 105 - 113 - 127 - 131 - 141 - 155 - 169 – 183 cm
33 – 39 – 41.5 – 44.5 – 50 – 51.5 – 55.5 – 61 – 66.5 – 72 ‘’

• (Light) Fingering weight yarn with 320-420m/100g (350-460yds/3.5oz).
• Meterage/Yardage: see below
• Original: Hobbii Silly Socks Disco (400m/100g, 460yds/3.5oz)
• MC: Black (06)
• CC1: Neon Orange (02)
• CC2: Neon Green (04)
• Circular needles (80-100cm length, one in 4mm (US6) and one in 3.5mm (US 4) - or the size with which you get gauge plus a 0.5mm smaller needle)
• Up to 24 Stitch markers to separate the pattern repeats (depending on size; the border pattern with 6 stitches repeat is NOT marked, therefore you would need up to 82 if you want to mark those as well) plus 2 different ones for the beginning and middle of the round (BOR/ MOR).
• Darning needle.

Detailed amounts of yarn:
Main Color MC:

Short-(Cropped-)Version:
797 - 935 - 1042 - 1094 - 1176 - 1233 - 1276 - 1466 - 1584 – 1660 meters
871 – 1021 – 1139 – 1195 – 1285 – 1347 – 1394 – 1602 – 1731 – 1813 yards

Long-Version:
975 – 1142 – 1291 – 1361 – 1477 – 1547 – 1610 – 1850 – 2003 – 2173 meters
1066 – 1249 – 1412 – 1488 – 1615 – 1692 – 1761 – 2023 – 2191 – 2376 yards

Contrast Color CC1:
133 – 147 – 156 – 170 – 192 – 202 – 206 – 232 – 247 – 251 meters
145 – 161 – 171 – 185 – 210 – 220 – 225 – 254 – 269 – 275 yards

Contrast Color CC2:
157 – 174 – 191 – 208 – 225 – 242 – 247 – 269 – 286 – 295 meters
171 – 191 – 208 – 227 – 246 – 265 – 270 – 294 – 313 – 322 yards