Djinny
sweater knitting pattern

This relaxed top in 10 sizes (XS to L and 1X to 6X) has an easy blouson silhouette, dropped shoulder construction, and a few tailored details. Instructions include two body lengths with a choice of placket and collar or v-neck finish. Pieces are knit from hem to shoulder and seamed to add overall structure; work in two colors or one, using a soft, lightweight yarn to enhance the flattering drape.

Two-tone sample shown is short version, size M in Cupid Fingering (Color A, Marshmallow) and Camel + Silk Fingering (Color B, Mirage). Monotone sample is long version, size M in Hempshaugh 2.0 Fingering, color Millet 

Suggested Yarns: 
Camel + Silk, Cupid Fingering, Hempshaugh 2.0 Fingering, Modern Deco Sport, Better Breakfast Fingering, Blues Singer Fingering, The G.O.A.T Fingering, Punta Arenas Sport, Polwarth Sport, Jacob Fingering,  or any heavy fingering/sport weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge
  
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement

Finished Size:
32.5(36.5, 40.5, 44.5)[48.5, 52.5, 56.5, 60.5, 64.5, 68.5] inches / 82.5(92.5, 103, 113)[123, 133.5, 143.5, 153.5, 164, 174] cm in circumference at chest, to fit with 5 to 8 inches / 12.5 to 20.5 cm of ease (washed and blocked)
25.5(29.5, 34, 38.5)[43.5, 47.5, 52, 56.5, 61.5, 65.5] inches / 65(75, 86.5, 98)[110.5, 120.5, 132, 143.5, 156, 166.5] cm in circumference around midriff (washed and unstretched), to fit with 3 to 6 inches / 7.5 to 15 cm of negative ease

Yarn requirements:
Short, two-tone version with placket and collar: 
Color A (light): 240(260, 290, 320)[350, 375, 405, 435, 465, 490] yards / 220(240, 265, 295)[320, 345, 370, 400, 425, 450] meters and 
Color B (dark): 565(645, 725, 840)[940, 1095, 1210, 1385, 1535, 1730] yards / 515(590, 665, 770)[860, 1000, 1105, 1265, 1405, 1580] meters

Long, two-tone version with placket and collar: 
Color A (light): 190(205, 225, 245)[265, 285, 305, 325, 350, 365] yards / 175(185, 205, 225)[240, 260, 280, 295, 320, 335] meters
Color B (dark): 710(810, 915, 1045)[1165, 1305, 1470, 1630, 1795, 2005] yards / 650(740, 835, 955)[1065, 1195, 1345, 1490, 1640, 1835] meters

Notes: For monotone version, combine yardage; for two-tone v-neck version, subtract 50 yards / 46 meters from Color A and 20 yards / 18 meters from Color B and for monotone v-neck version, subtract 70 yards / 64 meters total

Gauge:
22 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on largest needles (washed and air-dried)
24 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern for upper body on largest needles (washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 4US (3.5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
size 3US (3.25 mm) for midriff ribbing (or .25 mm smaller than gauge needle)
size 2US (2.75 mm) for armhole and neck trim (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)
cable needle several sizes smaller than gauge needle
Note: needle size required to achieve gauge in plant fiber blends vs wool may vary considerably; always aim for correct gauge, regardless of needle size recommended