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Lorelai's Sweater
Lorelai's Sweater
Coffee, coffee, coffee! STAT!
I need coffee in an IV!
Who else but Lorelai Gilmore from my favorite show, Gilmore Girls. Who doesn’t love Lorelai with her lifestyle of coffee, fun and fandom? If I could have a wardrobe filled with Gilmore inspired pieces, I’d definitely be happy, wouldn’t you? This sweater is inspired by one Lorelai wears to Luke’s following Rory’s break up with Dean (#teamJess here by the way!), but it’s updated with some Lorelai quirks- thumbholes so you can enjoy your coffee, and a pocket with a hidden rainbow heart so you can channel your inner CareBear of course!
Sweater Pattern: Knit from the bottom up in the round to the arms, front/back worked separately to the shoulders and then seamed together. The sleeves are knit in a special modified, set in lselleve style, and worked in a mini set for maximum rainbow fun!
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL).Finished Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)”/
76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm.
Yarn: Blue Long Sleeve version: The Yarn at Home Mom, Basic Sock, 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 463 yds/100 g, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins MC Blue, Rainbow Minis, 87 yard minis in the following colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Dark Blue, Purple.Short Sleeve V-Neck Modified Version: Yarn Over New York, Times Square, sock weight, 75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 462 yds/100 g, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins MC Blackbird and 1 set of Minis.
Gauge: 25 sts/30 Rows = 4” in Stockinette on larger needles.
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) 24” circular, dpn(s), US 3 (3.25 mm) 24” circular (for ribbing), or size needed to obtain gauge, and a circular needle 2 sizes smaller, spare needle in size needed to work pocket sts.
Notions: Stitch markers, removable stitch markers, tape measure, scrap yarn and tapestry needle.
NOTE: Pattern is written to make the Blue, Long sleeved version. To make a short- sleeved version, or to use the modifications in that version, you will need to work the duplicate stitch on the outside of the heart pocket, follow the instructions at this link for creating a V-neck, and simply work the sleeve stitches to your desired length before binding off.