Menton 2 Sweater by Meghan Babin
Menton 2 Sweater by Meghan Babin
This classic Aran sweater is made from the bottom up in pieces and seamed in worsted weight yarn. Optional directions for tubular cast ons are provided for extra polished finishing. The neckband is picked up and worked in the round, then bound off & folded over, and finally seamed to the pick up ridge for a classic Aran-style crewneck with extra warmth and structure.
There is a women’s version of this sweater available on Ravelry here. In this men’s version the yoke depth, body, and sleeves are a bit deeper and longer than the women’s wear version for a more masculine silhouette.
Finished Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9); 35.25 (39.5, 43, 46.5, 50, 55.5, 59, 62.5, 66)” / 89.5 (100.5, 109, 118, 127, 141, 150, 159, 167.5) cm finished chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 43” / 109 cm, worn with 5” / 12.75 cm positive ease. Recommended ease: 2-6” / 5-15.25 cm positive ease.
Yarn
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (French mérinos d’Arles, Portuguese black merino; 270 yards / 250 m; 3.5 oz. / 100 g): poivre (heathered brown), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11) skeins
OR
any worsted weight yarn; 1365 (1554, 1738, 1885, 2081, 2316, 2510, 2727, 2916) yds / 1248 (1421, 1589, 1885, 1724, 2118, 2295, 2494, 2666) m.
Needles
Size A (for body and sleeves): US 8 / 5.00 mm: 32” / 80 cm circ.
Size B (for ribbing): US 5 / 3.75mm: 32” / 80 cm circ.
Size C (optional, for tubular cast ons and neckband): US 4 / 3.5 mm: 32” / 80 cm circ and a 16” / 40 cm circ.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch markers (m); waste yarn; worsted-spun yarn matching in color for seaming.
Gauge
18 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Double Moss St on Size A needle, after blocking.
1 Chart C rep = 5” / 12.75 cm across on Size A needle, after blocking.
1 Chart D rep = 3.75” / 9.5 cm across on Size A needle, after blocking.
Skills Required
Increasing; decreasing; cabling with or without a cable needle; picking up stitches; seaming; (optional) tubular cast on.
Recommended yarn is:
Gilliatt is a woolen spun yarn made from a blend of white French Mérinos d'Arles (Provence) and black Portuguese merino (Alentejo valley) raised with concern for the well-being of the animals and the value of their wool.
All the manufacturing stages of this yarn are carried out in a short circuit (France and Portugal for sourcing, Belgium or Italy for washing, France for spinning and dyeing) with traceability and care to reduce its impact on the environment.
It is offered in natural colours resulting from the blend of brown and white fleeces ("sel" (salt), "poivre blanc" (white pepper), "poivre et sel" (pepper and salt) and "poivre" (pepper)), and in a range of subtly heathered and dyed in fleece colours.
ON THE NEEDLES
Made up of three well-twisted strands, it is a round, soft and satisfying fluffy yarn which is perfect for about everything from stocking stitch to intricate cables.
It's a yarn that easily forgives irregularities, doesn't split and stays securely on the needles, making it an excellent choice for beginners as well.
RECOMMENDED CARE
This yarn is not superwash treated. We recommend that you wash your knitted fabric in warm water with soap or a suitable detergent and leave it to dry flat, avoiding rubbing or stretching it. If you wish to test the wool programme of your washing machine, we advise you to do so first with your sample.
Please note that very dark or particularly saturated colours such as "émeraude" are more likely to bleed during blocking. If you plan to knit with lighter colours, we recommend that you test a swatch first. If you find excess dye in the first wash, we recommend that you repeat the rinse bath until it is clear before drying your work.
A little background information:
Gilliatt is named after the beautiful, stubborn and constructive hero of Victor Hugo's Travailleurs de la mer.