This Sweater is one part of a matching set that is perfect for a Valentine’s Day date! Paired with the Maci Pocket Skirt, The Heart’s Content Sweater is an uber-cozy and luxe pullover that is equal parts retro and modern. The addition of mohair to this project makes it all the more fluffy and warm. With a simple and meditative top-down yoke construction, what’s not to love? And the added heart details are the cherry on top!
Time: 1 Week Project
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Finished Bust Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)” to fit bust 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”
4” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 38”
Gauge: 12 sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette st after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn:
Amano Yana (100% fine Highland wool; 175 yards [160 meters]/200 grams): 1320 Rose Macaroon (MC, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins), 1307 Berry Crush (CC, 1 skein)
Berroco Aerial (65% kid mohair, 35% silk; 284 yards [260 meters]/25 grams) 3411 Tea Rose (3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls)
Needles: US size 10½ (6.5 mm) 16’’, 24’’ circular needles, DPNs or long cable for magic loop.
Notions: Markers, waste yarn for holding stitches, tapestry needle
Abbreviations
Kfb – knit into front and back of same stitch (1 st increased)
Pattern Notes
This sweater is worked top-down in the round.
After blocking, duplicate stitch embroidery is utilized for the heart details on either shoulder.
Hold 1 strand of mohair together with MC only throughout.
Pattern
Yoke
With 16’’ circular needle and MC (see Notes), CO 50 (56, 62, 64, 64, 64, 70, 70) sts and join to work in the rnd.
Rnds 1-32: (K1, p1) around.
Change to longer circular needle when needed.
Sizes 38 (42, 46)” Only:
Set-up Rnd: (K1, p1) to last 2 sts, p1, kfb. (51 (57, 63) sts)
Size 50” Only:
Set-up Rnd: (M1, k13) 4 times, M1, knit to end. (69 sts)
Size 54” Only:
Set-up Rnd: (M1, k6) 10 times, M1, knit to end. (75 sts)
Size 58” Only:
Set-up Rnd: (M1, k4) 15 times, M1, k2, M1, knit to end. (81 sts)
Size 62: Only:
Set-up Rnd: (M1, k4) 16 times, M1, knit to end. (87 sts)
Size 66” Only:
Set-up Rnd: (M1, k3) 22 times, M1, knit to end. (93 sts)
All Sizes:
Inc Rnd 1: (K3, M1) around. (68 (76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124) sts)
Knit 7 rnds even.
Inc Rnd 2: (K2, M1) around. (102 (114, 126, 138, 150, 162, 174, 186) sts)
Knit 7 rnds even.
Inc Rnd 3: (K3, M1) around. (136 (152, 168, 184, 200, 216, 232, 248) sts)
Knit 7 rnds even.
Inc Rnd 4: (K4, M1) around. (170 (190, 210, 230, 250, 270, 290, 310) sts)
Knit 7 rnds even.
Body
Separate body and sleeves: K26 (29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47), place next 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sleeve sts on hold, CO 6 sts for underarm, k51 (57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93), place next 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sleeve sts on hold, CO 6 sts for underarm, k25 (28, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46) to end. (114 (126, 138, 150, 162, 174, 186, 198) body sts)
Knit 51 (51, 55, 55, 59, 59, 63, 63) rnds even.
Hem Ribbing
Rnds 1-8: (K1, p1) around.
BO off all sts.
Sleeve (make 2)
Place held sleeve sts back onto needles.
With RS facing, beg at center of underarm sts, pick up and knit 3 sts along CO underarm sts, k34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sleeve sts, pick up and knit last 3 sts along CO underarm sts, pm for end of rnd. (40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68) sts)
Knit 70 rnds even.
Dec Rnd 1: (K2, k2tog) around. (30 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51) sts rem)
Size 38” Only:
Dec Rnd 2: (K5, k2tog, K6, k2tog) 2 times. (26 sts rem)
Size 42” Only:
Dec Rnd 2: (K5, k2tog, k4, k2tog) 2 times, k5, k2tog. (28 sts rem)
Size 46” Only:
Dec Rnd 2: (K4, k2tog) 6 times. (30 sts rem)
Size 50” Only:
Dec Rnd 2: (K4, k2tog, k3, k2tog) 3 times, k4, k2tog. (32 sts rem)
Size 54” Only:
Dec Rnd 2: (K3, k2tog) 7 times, k5, k2tog. (34 sts rem)
Size 58” Only:
Dec Rnd 2: (K2, k2tog) 10 times, k3, k2tog. (34 sts rem)
Size 62” Only:
Dec Rnd 2: (K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog) 6 times, (k1, k2tog) 2 times. (34 sts rem)
Size 66” Only:
Dec Rnd 2: (K1, k2tog) 17 times. (34 sts rem)
All Sizes:
Cuff
Rnds 1-8: (K1, p1) around.
BO off all sts.
Finishing
Weave in all ends and block to finished measurements.
With CC, take tapestry needle and duplicate stitch heart following Heart On My Sleeve Chart over 11 sts and 13 rows onto upper sleeves. Weave in ends.
Schematic Measurements:
A: 19 (21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33)’’
B: 23 (23, 24, 24, 25, 25, 26, 26)’’
C: 8’’
D: 13½ (14½, 16, 17½, 18½, 20, 21½, 22½)’’
E: 8½ (9½, 10, 10½, 11½, 11½, 11½, 11½)’’
F: 20’’
G: 16½ (18½, 20½, 21½, 21½, 21½, 23½, 23½)’’
H: 8’’
I’m a new knitter, I love the pattern, but where do I place the stitch markers?
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hello Michele! A stitchmarker for this pattern is only used to mark the beginning/ending of rounds! There are no increase or decrease points that need to be marked.