Mellbreak Knitting Pattern
You can get this pattern for free when you purchase The Fibre Co. Lore. Just contact us with your order number and the name of the pattern that you would like and we will email it to you as a PDF.
Mellbreak is a boxy little pullover, by Becky Baker, with the comfiest fit. Knitted seamlessly in Lore from the bottom up, it features a clever four-colour gradient that is easily achieved in garter stitch. With minimal shaping and super easy striping, this is an enjoyable knit that is perfect for beginners.
Mellbreak is part of The Fibre Co.’s Foundations: Lore collection, a three piece sweater collection celebrating Lore. All the sweaters are beginner friendly, featuring relaxed fits, lots of texture and special details that take your handknits to another level.
You can get this pattern for free when you purchase The Fibre Co. Lore. Just contact us with your order number and the name of the pattern that you would like and we will email it to you as a PDF.
Mellbreak is a boxy little pullover, by Becky Baker, with the comfiest fit. Knitted seamlessly in Lore from the bottom up, it features a clever four-colour gradient that is easily achieved in garter stitch. With minimal shaping and super easy striping, this is an enjoyable knit that is perfect for beginners.
Mellbreak is part of The Fibre Co.’s Foundations: Lore collection, a three piece sweater collection celebrating Lore. All the sweaters are beginner friendly, featuring relaxed fits, lots of texture and special details that take your handknits to another level.
You can get this pattern for free when you purchase The Fibre Co. Lore. Just contact us with your order number and the name of the pattern that you would like and we will email it to you as a PDF.
Mellbreak is a boxy little pullover, by Becky Baker, with the comfiest fit. Knitted seamlessly in Lore from the bottom up, it features a clever four-colour gradient that is easily achieved in garter stitch. With minimal shaping and super easy striping, this is an enjoyable knit that is perfect for beginners.
Mellbreak is part of The Fibre Co.’s Foundations: Lore collection, a three piece sweater collection celebrating Lore. All the sweaters are beginner friendly, featuring relaxed fits, lots of texture and special details that take your handknits to another level.
Sizes
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42- 44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)
Recommended Ease
Designed with 23.5 - 29.5 cm (9.25 - 11.5 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
Garment Measurements
Chest Circumference (at underarm): 104.5 [115.5: 126.5: 135.5: 146.5: 155.5: 166.5: 175.5: 186.5] cm (41.75 [46.25: 50.5: 54.25: 58.5: 62.25: 66.5: 70.25: 74.5] in)
Length (from shoulder at neck edge): 52 [52.5: 53: 60.5: 61: 61.5: 68.5: 69.5: 69.5] cm (20.5 [20.5: 21: 24: 24: 24.5: 27: 27.5: 27.5] in)
Body Length (from hem to underarm): 32 [32: 32: 36: 36: 36: 40: 40: 40] cm (12.5 [12.5: 12.5: 14.25: 14.25: 14.25: 15.75: 15.75: 15.75] in) Armhole Depth: 19.5 [20: 21: 24: 24.5: 25.5: 28.5: 29: 29.5] cm (8 [8: 8.5: 9.5: 10: 10: 11: 11.5: 12] in)
Sleeve Circumference (at underarm): 31 [31: 31: 34.5: 34.5: 34.5: 36.5: 36.5: 36.5] cm (12.25 [12.25: 12.5: 13.5: 13.5: 13.5: 14.5: 14.5: 14.5] in) Sleeve Length (from underarm): 26 cm (10.25 in)
Sleeve Cuff Circumference: 29 [29: 29: 32: 32: 32: 34.5: 34.5: 34.5] (11.25 [11.25: 11.25: 12.5: 12.5: 12.5: 13.5: 13.5: 13.5] in)
Front Neck Drop: 10 [10.5: 11: 13: 13.5: 14: 16: 16.5: 17] cm (4 [4.25: 4.5: 5.25: 5.5: 5.75: 6.25: 6.5: 6.75] in)
Back Neck Width (inclusive of neck trim): 18.5 [20: 21: 23: 24: 25: 27.5: 28.5: 29.5] cm (7.25 [7.75: 8.25: 9: 9.5: 9.75: 10.75: 11.25: 11.5] in)
Yarn
The Fibre Co. Lore (100% lambswool, 250 m (273 yd) per 100 g hank) in shades Confident (A) - 1 [1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks, Pensive (B) - 1 [1: 1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks, Caring (C) - 1 [1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks and Serene (D) - 1 [1: 1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks. Our yardage given includes enough to knit an 8” x 8” tension swatch.
Needles
3.75mm (US 5) 40 cm (16 in) circular needles.
3.75mm (US 5) 100 cm (40 in) circular needles (or size to obtain gauge). 4mm (US 6) 40 cm (16 in) circular needles.
4mm (US 6) 100 cm (40 in) circular needles (or size to obtain gauge).
Extras
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tension
18 sts and 31 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over garter st after blocking using 4mm (US 6) needles.
