Note from PetiteKnit: The Louisiana Sweater is worked from the top down with raglan increases on the yoke. The ribbing at the neck edge is folded and knitted together to form the neckline. The Louisiana Sweater has a short, feminine fit. The sleeves have tight fitting ribbed cuffs. I recommend using the Italian bind-off method on cuffs and hem for a neat, elastic edge. Skill level: advanced beginner.

Note from ImagiKnit: We used 1 strand of Lang’s Phoenix yarn for our shop sample, pictured in color 65. The effect is slightly more airy and semi-sheer in spots. If you are local, please come by the shop and check it out in person!

SIZES:
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XLare designed to fit a bust circumference of:

[31-33 (33-35) 35-37 (37-39) 39-43 (43-47) 47-51 inches] or80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm

The Louisiana Sweater is designed to have approx. 4-6 inches or 10-15 cm of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 4-6 inches or 10-15 cm larger in circumference than your widest upper body measurement.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Bust circumference: [39 (41) 43 (45) 48 (52) 54 inches] or100 (104) 110 (114) 124 (132) 138 cm

Length:
[20 (21) 22 (22) 22 (23) 24 inches] or53 (54) 56 (58) 58 (60) 62 cm (incl. folded neck edge)

Sleeve length:
[16 (16) 17 (17) 17 (17) 17 inches] or41 (42) 43 (43) 43 (44) 44 cm

GAUGE:
10 stitches x 14 rows in Stockinette stitch on US 13 / 9 mm needles with 1 strand of Lang Phoenix = 4″ x 4″ or 10 x 10 cm after blocking

Please note the original pattern calls for double stranding a thinner yarn to get gauge. With this kit, you will just hold one strand of Phoenix (a super bulky yarn).

Louisiana PDF
Phoenix-2 (3) 3 (3) 3 balls

Needles and notions are not included.

It’s knit using US 11 / 8 mm circular needles, 16″ and 32″ or 40″, and US 13 / 9 mm circular needles, 16″, 24″ and 32″ or 40″. You will also need US 11 / 8 mm DPNs, or sizes needed to meet gauge.