Wonderful Marilyn Monroe and her beautiful, feminine figure. The knitwear she wore was always small, body-hugging, sexy and soft. Her sensual way of moving and dressing was truly unique. Marilyn, Norma Jeane Baker, was the icon of my youth. I had pictures of her on my walls, and the memory of her inspired me to design this petite and cute sweater that celebrates femininity.
The Marilyn sweater is worked top-down and includes German short rows at the back neck for a better fit. The chosen yarn is perfect for this: it adds a light halo and luxurious softness. The ribbing is finished with a striking Italian bind-off. Wear your Marilyn sweater to a party or for everyday life, wear it just for yourself or to turn heads - imagine how lovely it would be in red or black. I might have to cast on a second one immediately.
DIFFICULTY ★★✩✩✩ / Beginner
Recommended ease: approx. 3 cm / 1,25 in.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
The sample is shown in size S (model bust 88 cm / 34.5 in).
Gauge 19 sts x 27 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4 mm (US 6) needles, after blocking.
Finished Measurements
Bust circumference:
82 (92.5, 101, 111.5) (120, 132.5, 141, 151.5) cm
= 32.25 (36.5, 39.75, 44) (47.25, 52.25, 55.5, 59.75) in
Upper arm circumference:
25.25 (27.5, 29.5, 32.5) (32.5, 34.5, 37, 38) cm
= 10 (10.75, 11.5, 12.75) (12.75, 13.5, 14.5, 15) in
Sleeve length: 11 cm = 4.25 in, all sizes.
Body length from underarm:
24 (24, 25, 26) (27, 28, 28, 29) cm
= 9.5 (9.5, 9.75, 10.25) (10.75, 11, 11, 11.5) in (or to desired length).
Yarn
Fonty Coeur d'Angora (80 % French traced Angora, 20 % merino - 108 m / 25 g). Sample color: 211.
5 (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) balls
OR
Fonty Ombelle (75 % Mohair, 20 % wool, 5 % polyamide, 145 m / 50 g)
3 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) balls
Note: I recommend using a fluffy yarn so that the increase rounds blend into the fabric. If you use a smooth yarn, the increases will show as fan-like lines in the yoke.
Needles
-4 mm circular needle, 80 cm / 31.5 in cable (US 6) for the body,
-4 mm circular needle, 40 cm / 16 in cable (US 6) for neckline and sleeves (or use a long cable and the Magic Loop technique if you prefer),
-3 mm circular needle, 80 cm / 31.5 in cable (US 21⁄2) for the body ribbing,
-3 mm circular needle, 40 cm / 16 in cable (US 21⁄2) for the neck ribbing and
-3 mm double-pointed needles (US 21⁄2) for the sleeve cuffs (or use a long cable and Magic Loop, if you prefer).
Other
- Sunday Knitting Club Stitch Markerts
- Sunday Knitting Club Cable Set
- A finishing needle
NB! This product is a digital PDF-file in English. You will receive a download link to the knitting pattern by email after you have purchased the product. You can download the pattern 5 times in total after the purchase. So please save the file in your mobile device or wherever you like to follow the instructions.
