Fusion is the sweater version of Yumiko Alexander's Joinery pattern, which is sleeveless and uses a worsted-weight yarn knit at an open gauge. Fusion has sleeves, uses a lighter-weight silk yarn knit at a tighter gauge, and it can be worn as a sweater during various seasons, depending where you live.
It’s assembled with four panels using the join-as-you-go method. This method of joining is fun, creates a cable-like detail, and adds character to the top. Using two colors highlights the joins, and the resulting piece is a unique addition to your wardrobe.
The bottom of the front body has an asymmetrical line, and the back body is even. However, you can make both front and back parts asymmetrical or even if you prefer.
SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
43 ½ (47, 50, 53)(56 ½, 59 ½, 63)“/109 (117, 125, 133)(141, 149, 157)cm
Length (longer panel):
Choice of 18 ½“, 20 ½”, 23”, or 25 ½“/46cm, 51cm, 57.5cm, or 63.5cm (Front CC [contrast color] panel is 2 ½”/6.5cm shorter)
Choose the chest size (based on your ease preference) and length.
Shown Chest 47”, 20 ½“ length on model with 33” chest and 5’5” tall.
MATERIALS:
DanDoh Silk+ (76% Cotton, 24% Silk, 227 yards/50g), sample shown in colors L Gray (MC), Lava Rock (CC)
18 ½“/46cm length
MC: 3 (3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4) skeins or 635 (658, 681, 704)(727, 750, 773)yds
CC: 2 (2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 3) skeins or 326 (348, 369, 390)(412, 434, 455)yds
20 ½”/51cm length
MC: 3 (4, 4, 4)(4, 4, 4) skeins or 673 699, 725, 750)(776, 802, 827yds
CC: 2 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3) skeins or 364 (388, 413, 437)(461, 486, 510)yds
23”/57.5cm length
MC: 4 (4, 4, 4)(4, 4, 4) skeins or 711 (740, 768, 79)(825, 853, 882)yds
CC: 2 (2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3) skeins or 402 (429, 456, 483)(510, 537, 564)yds
25 ½“/63.5cm length
MC: 4 (4, 4, 4)(4, 4, 5) skeins or 749 (780, 812, 843)(874, 905, 936)yds
CC: 2 (3, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3) skeins or 440 (470, 500, 529)(559, 589, 618)yds
US 6/4.0mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge
27-33 removable stitch markers, darning needle, blocking tools
GAUGE:
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette stitch (post-blocking)
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