{"product_id":"brioche-break-sweater","title":"Brioche Break Sweater","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestknits Kits are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/collections\/westknits-kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStephen \u0026amp; Penelope!\u003c\/a\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eShown In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a PDF knitting pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis top-down sweater is knitted using two strands of fingering weight yarn held together throughout the entire project. Stockinette stitch forms the easy-to-knit marled bands. There is a little brioche break section between each stockinette stitch stripe to help blend the color combos together. The brioche break ribbed sections produce a beautiful plump texture throughout the sweater. Get creative and knit a multi-color version with all of your fingering weight yarns or make a more focused color palette with two colors held together for the main color with two other colors held together for the contrast color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block core_item_content__text_block--notes\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 [2, 3, 4, 5] [6, 7, 8, 9]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Measurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36 [39, 44, 47, 53] [57, 61, 67, 71]″ \/ 91 [99, 112, 119, 135] [145, 155, 170, 180]cm finished chest circumference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese measurements are based on a stockinette stitch gauge of 19 sts = 4″ \/ 10cm. If you achieve a gauge of 20 sts = 4″ \/ 10cm in stockinette stitch, then these would be the finished chest circumference measurements…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e34 [37, 42, 45, 50] [54, 58, 64, 67]″ \/ 86 [94, 107, 114, 127][137, 147, 163, 170]cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize 4 shown with about 3″ \/ 8cm of positive ease. I recommend selecting a size with about 2 – 4″ \/ 5 – 10cm of positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSleeve and body lengths are customizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFingering weight held double\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1000 [1150, 1200, 1250, 1450][1550, 1650, 1750, 1850]yds \/ 914 [1052, 1097, 1143, 1326][1417, 1509, 1600, 1692]m of TWO strands of yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYarn is held double throughout the entire sweater. So for example, when the yardage listed for Size 1 is approximately 1000yds \/ 914m of each strand of yarn, you will need about 2000yds \/ 1829m total of fingering weight yarn because you are holding two strands together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1000yds \/ 914m total of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC - 575yds \/ 526m of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eCC - 425yds \/ 389m of each strand of yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1150yds \/ 1052m total of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC - 620yds \/ 567m of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eCC - 530yds \/ 485m of each strand of yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1200yds \/ 1097m total of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC - 650yds \/ 594m of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eCC - 550yds \/ 503m of each strand of yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1250yds \/ 1143m total of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC - 675yds \/ 617m of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eCC - 575yds \/ 526m of each strand of yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1450yds \/ 1326m total of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC - 775yds \/ 709m of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eCC - 675yds \/ 617m of each strand of yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize 6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1550yds \/ 1417m total of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC - 825yds \/ 754m of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eCC - 725yds \/ 663m of each strand of yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1650yds \/ 1509m total of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC - 875yds \/ 800m of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eCC - 775yds \/ 709m of each strand of yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize 8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1750yds\/ 1600m total of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC - 925yds of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eCC - 825yds of each strand of yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1850yds \/ 1692m total of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eMC - 975yds \/ 892m of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003eCC - 875yds \/ 800m of each strand of yarn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarn is held double throughout the entire sweater. So for example, when the yardage listed for Size 1 is approximately 1000yds \/ 914m of each strand of yarn, you will need about 2000yds \/ 1829m total of fingering weight yarn because you are holding two strands together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you are using West Wool Bicycle held double, then I estimate you will need these skein requirements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAIN COLOR (colors A \u0026amp; B held together)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor A - 3 [4, 4, 4, 5] [5, 5, 5, 6] skeins West Wool Bicycle\u003cbr\u003eColor B - 3 [4, 4, 4, 5] [5, 5, 5, 6] skeins West Wool Bicycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTRAST COLOR (colors C \u0026amp; D held together)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor C - 3 [3, 3, 4, 4] [4, 4, 5, 5] skeins West Wool Bicycle\u003cbr\u003eColor D - 3 [3, 3, 4, 4] [4, 4, 5, 5] skeins West Wool Bicycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pattern is written for MC \u0026amp; CC stripes.\u003cbr\u003eMC = Colors A \u0026amp; B held together\u003cbr\u003eCC = Colors C \u0026amp; D held together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUS 5 \/ 3.75mm circular in 40″ \/ 100cm length or 2 sizes smaller than main needle\u003cbr\u003eUS 7 \/ 4.5mm circular in 40″ \/ 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMagic loop method is used for knitting smaller circumferences in the round. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the Magic Loop technique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hpFHbHmrCcc\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/hpFHbHmrCcc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can use DPNs if you prefer. Watch this Westknits video to assist with knitting with DPNs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/y9bvVy08PeEIf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/y9bvVy08PeEIf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1 stitch marker, tapestry needle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e19 sts \u0026amp; 28 rows = 4″ \/ 10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking using larger needles (US 7 \/ 4.5mm recommended) 20 sts \u0026amp; 36 rows = 4″ \/ 10cm in 2x2 ribbing unstretched, after blocking using smaller needles (US 5 \/ 3.75mm recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestknits Workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. 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Pattern for personal use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Wool Bicycle (100% South American Merino Wool; 191yds \/ 175m per 50g skein)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey \u0026amp; Gold Sweater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMC - Dutch Sky \u0026amp; Canal House held together (light \u0026amp; dark grey)\u003cbr\u003eCC - Dijon \u0026amp; Chestnut held together (gold \u0026amp; brown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Color Sweater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor A - Royal\u003cbr\u003eColor B - Mariniere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor C - Corduroy\u003cbr\u003eColor D - Chestnut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor E - Tiger\u003cbr\u003eColor F - Flamingo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor G - Red Hot\u003cbr\u003eColor H - Mocha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor I - Unicorn\u003cbr\u003eColor J - Canal House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor K - Dijon\u003cbr\u003eColor L - North Sea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor M - Sand\u003cbr\u003eColor N - Norway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor O - Wellington\u003cbr\u003eColor P - Sage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor Q - Biscuit\u003cbr\u003eColor R - Pickle Juice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Westknits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47726003159378,"sku":"SW-7323670","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6188\/3683\/files\/BriocheBreakSweater-GreyGoldSample11.jpg?v=1708521769","url":"https:\/\/www.westknits.mom\/products\/brioche-break-sweater","provider":"Westknits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}