Assemblage Vol.2

The theme of the second volume is the top-down sweater, knitted three-dimensionally. While top-down sweaters may sound simple, knitting techniques have evolved rapidly in recent years, opening up a wide variety of styles and possibilities.

For this issue, designers from around the world have created a collection of 13 unique top-down sweaters, ranging from simple designs to more intricate pieces. Experience the joy of seamless knitting and the range of designs gathered in this one inspiring volume.

Patterns included in this collection: 10 pullovers, 2 cardigan, 1 bolero

Participating designers: Alice Caetano, Ayako Kataoka, Ayano Tanaka, Derako, Elena Solier Jansà, Eri Shimizu, Esti Juango, Eun Mi Ahn, Hiromi Nagasawa, Julie Weisenberger, Marie Régnier, Megumi Sawada, Saori Hirano

Find out more about this book and the two patterns knitted in our yarn by reading our blog post.

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To knit the Three sweater by Megumi Sawada (pictures 2 to 4), you will need:

SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS

1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)

Finished bust measurement: 36¼ (39½, 42½, 46) (49¼, 56, 59)” / 92 (100, 108, 117) (125, 142, 150) cm

The sample is in size 2 on a 5’ 7” / 170 cm tall model with 7¾” / 20 cm positive ease at bust.

YARN

De Rerum Natura Ulysse (100% mérinos d'Arles and black merino from Portugal ; 250 m (202 yd)/100g):

MC: 4 (5, 5, 6) (7, 8, 8) balls or approx. 765 (850, 970, 1070) (1310, 1485, 1615) yards, 700 (780, 890, 980) (1200, 1360, 1480) m

CC: 3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 5, 5) balls or approx. 425 (470, 540, 595) (675, 825, 895) yards, 390 (430, 490, 545) (620, 755, 820) m

The sample is  shown in colorways "aubépine" (MC) and "potimarron" (CC).

NEEDLES

A US 4 (3.5 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle or DPNs

Or needle required to obtain gauge

GAUGE (after blocking)

24 stitches & 27 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Chart A with US 4 (3.5 mm) needle

TOOLS

Stitch markers (4), tapestry needle, waste yarn

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To knit the Olerki sweater by Esti Juango (pictures 5 to 7), you will need:

SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Finished bust measurement: 35½ (39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼) (55, 59, 63, 67, 70¾)” / 90 (100, 110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160, 170, 180) cm

The sample is in size 2 on a 5’ 7” / 170 cm tall model with 7¾” / 20 cm positive ease at bust.

YARN

De Rerum Natura Pénélope (90 % organic Merinos d'Arles (France) / 10 % mulberry silk (China) / 145 yds (133 m) / 50 g):

8 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) balls or approx. 1160 (1160, 1305, 1450, 1595) (1740, 1885, 2030, 2175, 2320) yards / 1065 (1065, 1200, 1330, 1465) (1600, 1730, 1865, 1995, 2130) m

The sample is  shown in colorway "prune".

NEEDLES

A US 6 (4.0 mm) 24” / 60 cm (or longer) circular needle

A set of US 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles (DPNs)

A US G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook for the bobbles

Or needle required to obtain gauge

GAUGE (after blocking)

19 stitches & 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st with US 6 (4.0 mm) needle

TOOLS

Stitch markers (4), tapestry needle, waste yarn

Format: A4 size

Raverly download code included