Ascend by Tif Neilan is a short sleeved (elbow length) worsted weight sweater using a bottom up, drop shoulder construction. The sweater is worked in the round up to the armholes and then split for front and back where it is then worked flat until joined at the shoulders using a modified 3-needle bind-off. A folded mock neck collar completes the design. The sweater is shown in two versions: in a high and low contrast colour combination.

Our Cheviot Marsh Aran would be a great fit for this pattern, it is a warm, buoyant heritage lambswool yarn perfect for comforting everyday jerseys that wrap you in love whilst still looking looking smart.  Its stitch definition is fabulous and this garment could fast become a go to staple of your wardrobe, warm, snuggly and progressively softer.

Size:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10).     
Recommended ease: 4–10” / 10–25 cm of positive ease.

Finished measurements. 
Bust Circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68, 72)” / 91 (102, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152, 163, 173, 183) cm.

Underarm to Hem Length: 13 (13, 13.5, 13.5, 14) (14, 14.5, 15, 15, 15)” / 33 (33, 34, 34, 36) (36, 37, 38, 38, 38) cm.

Yarn requirements:

Colour A: 2 (3,3,3,4) (4,4,5,5,5)   Colour B: 2(3,3,3,4) (4,4,5,5,5) skeins of Cheviot Marsh Aran

size 1 choose small – 2 skeins colour A and 2 skeins colour B

sizes 2-4 choose medium – 3 colour A and 3 skeins colour B

sizes 5-7 choose large – 4 colour A and 4 skeins colour B

sizes 8-10 choose X Large – 5 colour A and 5 skeins colour B

Needles:  Circular needles and dpns in 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm

Gauge: 18 sts x 25 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

Pattern is not included –  available here (Ravelry link) or in issue 10 of Laine Magazine.

Please always swatch to check that you meet the gauge of the pattern, and adjust your needles if necessary. 

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