The Ilona Sweater, knitted in Phil Chic Lurex, is a great exercise for alternating between yarn overs and classic stitches. It will allow you to showcase your technique with a lace style and a button placket at the back.
Required materials:To make the Ilona sweater, you will need:
- PPY range needles size 4.5
- PPY range needles size 5
- 5 buttons with a diameter of 18mm
- 1 yarn needle
- Instructions available in the following sizes: 34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48, 50/52
Techniques used: - 2/2 ribbing
- Decorative stitches (stockinette stitch, single decrease, single slip stitch, yarn over, double vertical decrease)
- Buttonholes
Pieces to make:1 front
2 half-backs
2 sleeves
1 neckband