Colorblock Knit Sweater Black And Beige Recipe
Make Colorblock Knit Sweater Black And Beige Recipe in just 15h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Materials
Gauge & Sizing
Method
Materials
- 1
Prepare workspace and tools
Gather yarn (black and beige), needles, markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, and waste yarn. Wind yarn into center-pull balls if needed so that color changes are easy to manage.
- 2
Check gauge
Knit a 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) swatch in stockinette with US 8 (5 mm) needles in each color. Aim for 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches. Adjust needle size if necessary. Measure and record your gauge before beginning.
Body - Back and Front (worked flat or in the round with steek)
- 3
Cast on and hem (Lower edge)
Using beige yarn, cast on 108 stitches (this example yields a medium; adjust multiple of pattern as needed) on circular needle. Join to work in the round if you prefer a seamless body, or work back-and-forth for a flat piece. Place marker for beginning of round. Work 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for 1.5 inches (approx. 6 rows).
- 4
Main colorblock start
Switch to stockinette in beige (knit every round if in the round; knit rows on RS and purl rows on WS if flat). Work 5 inches of beige (approximately 12 rows per inch = 60 rows; adjust to your gauge) to form the lower body beige block.
- 5
Change to black block
Join black yarn, leaving a 6" tail to weave in later. Continue knitting in stockinette for 9 inches (approximately 216 rows depending on gauge) to create the black colorblock section. When changing colors, twist the yarns at the join to avoid holes.
- 6
Upper beige yoke
Switch back to beige yarn and work 4 inches of stockinette to create the upper beige block before shaping the armholes/shoulder.
- 7
Divide for armholes / shape shoulders
If working flat: bind off 6 sts at beginning of next 2 rows for armholes (or shape gradually with decs). Continue each side separately, decreasing 1 stitch at each arm edge every other row 4 times to shape. Work until total body length from cast-on is 24 inches (or desired length) and then bind off shoulder stitches with a 3-needle bind off or leave live for seaming. If working in the round and using steek for armholes: mark and save steek stitches (8-12 sts) for each armhole as you work the top yoke, then cut and pick up stitches for sleeves when finishing.
- 8
Front shaping (neckline)
For the front piece, repeat body colorblock pattern for the lower and middle sections. When you reach the upper beige section, begin neckline shaping: at center of work, bind off 16 sts (or place on holder) and work each side separately, decreasing 1 st at neck edge every other row until shoulder matches back. Keep shoulder shaping consistent with back for seaming.
Sleeves
- 9
Cast on and cuff
With beige yarn, cast on 44 stitches (adjust for size) onto double-pointed needles or small circular for magic loop. Join in the round and work 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for 1.5 inches for the cuff.
- 10
Sleeve colorblocks and shaping
Continue in stockinette with beige for 2.5 inches to match lower body beige block. Switch to black and knit 8 inches for the black section of the sleeve. After black section, switch to beige again and knit remaining length to reach underarm (total sleeve length from cuff approximately 18 inches for a standard fit). Increase 1 stitch at each sleeve marker every 6th round until you reach approximately 64 stitches for a standard sleeve width, distributed evenly.
- 11
Cap shaping / joining sleeves
When sleeve length to underarm matches the body underarm depth, bind off or place sleeve stitches on holder. When the body armhole is ready (cut steek or bound off), pick up stitches around armhole and shape sleeve cap by decreasing at both edges every other round until the sleeve cap matches armhole length. Sew or graft sleeve top into armhole seam.
Finishing
- 12
Seaming and neck finishing
If pieces were worked flat, seam shoulders using mattress stitch or 3-needle bind off for a sturdy ridge. Pick up stitches around neckline with beige yarn on circular needle and work 1x1 rib for 1 inch for a neat collar. Bind off loosely in pattern. Weave in all tails using tapestry needle, paying attention to color joins and securing the twisted joins to prevent gaps.
- 13
Blocking
Block the sweater: soak gently in lukewarm water with wool wash, squeeze out excess (do not wring), lay flat on a towel, and shape to final measurements. Pin with blocking pins to even out edges and allow to dry completely (24-48 hours).
- 14
Final checks
Trim any excess yarn tails, check seams for security, and lightly steam any uneven edges if needed. Try on to confirm fit and make any small adjustments (take in side seams or adjust sleeve length) as desired.