Bawi light is the refined, lighter version of its predecessor, Bawi sweater. It has kept the same trademark details, such as the wide, ribbed seams along the shoulders and down the sleeves as well as having the ‘wrong’ side out. The soft yarn combination and classic look will soon make this light version a staple in your wardrobe. Choose your usual size or size up for the ultimate hygge sweater.
CONSTRUCTION
Bawi light is worked from the top and down. Choose between two different methods for the neckline - based on your skill level or preference. After the collar, the work is separated to make increases on front and back along the shoulders. Front and back are then worked flat separately to create the armholes, and finally the work is joined to be continued in the round. Stitches for sleeves are picked up and worked afterwards.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
The pattern is considered intermediate to advanced.
SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7
Bust circumference approx.: 119 (124) 128 (137) 140 (148) 155 cm / 46.8 (48.8) 50.4 (53.9) 55.1 (58.3) 61"
Length at back from below neckline: 57 (58) 58 (59) 59 (60) 60 cm / 22.4 (22.8) 22.8 (23.2) 23.2 (23.6) 23.6"
SIZE GUIDE
My chest circumference is 79 cm / 31.1", which gives me 45 cm / 17.7" of positive ease in the cream version and 58 cm / 22.8" of positive ease in the grey version. Size up or down depending on the look you want, with a suggested minimum ease of 15 cm / 5.9" and a maximum suggested ease of 23.6".
YARN AND GAUGE
1 strand of My Fine Wool (100% super fine merino wool, 50 g / 233 m) held with 1 strand of Cashmere Lace (100% pure cashmere, 25 g / 330-350 m) or Kid Seta tweed (70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Silk, 25 g / 210 m)
5 (6) 7 (7) 8 (9) 10 balls / 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 (450) 500 g My fine Wool +
3 (4) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 balls / 75 (100) 125 (125) 125 (150) 150 g Cashmere Lace
… or
5 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 8-9 balls / 125 (150) 175 (175) 200 (200) 225 g Kid seta (tweed)
Cream version (shown in a size 2):
My Fine Wool col. 101
Cashmere Lace col. 142
Dark grey version (shown in a size 4):
My Fine Wool col. 540
Kid Seta tweed col. 510
Gauge: 21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4" on a
4 mm / US 6 in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking.
Suggested needles:
4 mm (40, 60–80 cm) / US 6 circular needle (16, 24-32")
*3 mm (40-80 cm) / 2.5 circular needle (16-32")
*It is recommended that you use 2 circular needles for collar version 1.
