Kapow sweater

KAPOW got its name when I wanted to knit a simple sweater but give it a little color - but KAPOW can of course also be knitted in a nice basic color. I have also knitted it in a striped version - there are instructions for a striped version in the pattern, but the pattern itself is written for a solid color version.

Sizes
A (B) C (D) E (F) G (H).

Oversize
93 (99) 107 (113) 120 (131) 142 (148) cm.

How big you want the positive ease to be is up to you, maybe around 9-15 cm will be suitable for many. In the pictures I am wearing size B, which measures 99 cm and my chest measurement is approx. 90 cm, i.e. a positive ease of 9 cm.

Recommended yarn
1 strand Pernilla from Filcolana (Skein length: 175m/50g).
+ 1 strand Alva from Filcolana (length: 175m/25g).
The color of the blue model is 337.
The color of the stripes is: 977 + 831 + 334.

Knitting strength (after washing and blocking)
Width: 20.5 stitches over 10 cm.
Height: 32 stitches over 10 cm.
(If you have a knitting tension of 21/10, the blouse will be 2-3 cm narrower).

Indicative yarn quantity (solid color)
Pernilla: 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (400) 500 (500) g.
Alva: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (220) 250 (250) g.

Striped version: A rule of thumb for yarn quantity:
Divide the recommended amount of yarn into 3 and make sure to buy an extra skein of pernilla/alva in the base color, you will use it the most.
For this size B I used 3 skeins of Pernilla/Alva in the base color and 2 of each of the other.

Guide pins + accessories
Circular needle 4.5 mm 60-100 cm. Always make a knitting sample.
Circular needle 4 mm 40 + 80 cm for rib edges at the bottom of the body and neckline.
Magic Loop/Double pointed needles 3.5 mm for ribbing on wrists.

Knitting needles (or extra needles).
Stitch markers

Workflow
The sweater is knitted from the top down with English tailored shoulders. The sweater is assembly-free and knitted in one piece. The sleeves are knitted in a pattern and the body is in stockinette stitch.