JUNA V Neck (EN)
The JUNA V Neck is a classic V-neck sweater/vest in half-brioche stitch. This sweater can be knitted in several variations, with or without sleeves.
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OVERVIEW
The JUNA V Neck is a classic V-neck sweater/vest in half-brioche stitch. This sweater can be knitted in several variations, with or without sleeves. It is worked from the top down, in one piece, and no sewing is necessary.
You will start with the narrow back panel, then cast on stitches for the back piece, and begin shaping the back of the neck and the shoulders with short rows. You will then work down to the depth of the armholes.
You will work each of the front pieces separately from stitches picked up on the back piece, and the stitches from the back band are integrated into the front pieces, so that the band for the front neckline is incorporated directly. The short rows are worked in opposite direction to the back piece, with additional increases for the V-neck. The back and front pieces are then joined under the arms and the body is worked as one piece in the round.
The sleeves are optional and are worked in the round, from stitches picked up around the armhole. All edges are finished with an I-cord bind-off.
For this sweater you have the choice to knit with 2 or 3 threads held together, with the ‘smooth’ (right side of the half-brioche) or the ‘textured’ (wrong side of the half-brioche) side showing. You can also choose between a single or split hem and narrow or wide/balloon sleeves. Two possible combinations of these variations are shown in pattern sketches 1 and 2. However, all variations are interchangeable, allowing you to create your own unique design.
Fit 2 out of 5
Difficulty 4 out of 5
(Top-Down, Half-brioche stitch, German short rows for the ‘smooth’ half-brioche stitch, Wrap and Turn short rows for the ‘textured’ half-brioche stitch)
You can find the cardigan from the JUNA series here: Big JUNA Cardigan
SIZES / MEASUREMENTS
SIZES
XS (32/34) S (36/38) M (40/42) L (44/46) XL (48/50) 2XL (52-54) 3XL (56/58)
All numbers in the schematics (Annex 1) and in the pattern refer to sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
To fit chest measurements of 76-81 (82-89) 90-97 (98-107) 108-119 (120-131) 131-143 cm
For example: If your chest circumference is 95 cm, work a size M (90-97 cm).
MEASUREMENTS OF THE FINISHED PIECE
Width under the arms: 52 (55) 58 (63) 69 (75) 80 cm
Chest circumference: 104.5 (111) 117 (127.5) 140 (152.5) 160 cm
The positive ease at the chest is approx. 27 (25) 23 (24) 25 (26) 23 cm
Further measurements depend on the selected variations.
You can find two examples of possible combinations in model sketches 1 and 2.
The model in the photo is 164 cm tall, with a chest circumference of 85 cm, and is wearing a size S in the vest version (in purple) and a size M/L in the sweater with balloon sleeves and split hem (in yellow).
Possible Variations
1) ‘Smooth’ half-brioche stitch (short rows with double stitches /German Short Rows) or ‘textured’ half-brioche stitch (short rows with wrap stitches)
2) Narrow or wide sleeves
3) Split hem or continuous hem, both with an I-cord edge
4) Vest (you will work different edge stitches at the armhole, please consider this when making your choice!)
PATTERN AND GAUGE
STITCH PATTERN
Smooth or textured half-brioche stitch with yarn overs.
‘Smooth’ and ‘textured’ refer to the appearance of the stitch on the right side of the garment. The ‘smooth’ half-brioche stitch shows a flatter, knit-stitch-dominant side (as seen in the purple vest), while the ‘textured’ half-brioche stitch has a more pronounced, purl-stitch-dominant side (as seen in the yellow sweater).
You can find a detailed description of both stitch pattern variations in rows and in rounds at the end of the abbreviations section, on page 6.
KNITTING GAUGE
In half-brioche stitch, holding 3 threads together (with yarn suggestion 1), 2 threads together (with yarn suggestion 2):
on 6 mm needles, or needle size to match the gauge: 13 stitches x 26 rows = 13 brioche rows = 10 x 10 cm
Note that one brioche row (visible as one knit stitch on the RS) corresponds to two rows or rounds.
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Variant 1 (Vest)
Yarn suggestion 1 with 2 threads of „Mohair Luxe“ (175m/25g) in Violet 346 and 1 strand of „Cashmere Dreams“ in Violet 047 (290m/25g) by Lang Yarns
Variant 2 (Sweater)
Yarn suggestion 2 with 2 threads of „Mohair Luxe“ (175m/25g) in Yellow 114 or Reseda Green 192 by Lang Yarns
The total yarn requirements for each variant is always given according to yarn suggestions 1 and 2 (including swatch sample):
Basic yardage = knitted meters
Vest, without sleeves 465 (500) 528 (572) 622 (662) 713 m
Sweater, with sleeves 690 (737) 782 (844) 918 (985) 1062 m
Yarn Suggestion 1 (3 threads of yarn = 0.37 g/m)
Vest, without sleeves
2 threads of Mohair Luxe (175 m/25 g) 150 (150) 150 – 175 (175) 200 (200) 225 g
Held together with
1 strand of Cashmere Dreams (290 m/25 g) 50 (50) 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 g
Sweater, with sleeves
2 threads of Mohair Luxe (175 m/25 g) 200 (225) 225 (250) 275 (300) 325 g
together with
1 strand of Cashmere Dreams (290 m/25 g) 75 (75) 75 (75) 100 (100) 100 g
Yarn Suggestion 2 (2 threads of yarn = 0.28 g/m)
See Yarn Suggestion 1, but with only Mohair Luxe (excluding Cashmere Dreams)
To calculate the yarn requirements for alternative yarns, use the following formula:
Basic yardage / length of your yarn in m * Number of threads held together = Number of yarn balls required
For example, to work a size M sweater with 3 threads held together with a yarn measuring 210m/25g, you will need:
782 m / 210 m * 3 threads = 11.2 balls, rounded up to 12 balls
NEEDLES
Circular knitting needles: 5 and 6 mm, 40 and 60/80-100 cm long, depending on the garment size
Double-pointed needles: 6 mm
NOTIONS
10 large stitch markers for the 6 mm needle: 6 x color 1, 1 x color 2, 1 x color 3, and optionally an additional 2 markers in color 4 to mark the short rows; and 2 locking stitch markers
An extra needle/cable or scrap yarn to leave stitches on hold, measuring tape, tapestry needle, scissors.
KNITTING TECHNIQUES
Backward loop cast-on method, half-brioche stitch with yarn overs, short rows (German Short Rows or Wrap & Turn), I-Cord
You can use the tutorial videos and help links for Big JUNA Cardigan at www.lotilda.de/big-juna-cardigan-links
At the link, you will find videos for the following:
Step 1 – A) and B) working the back of the neckband
Step 2 – Back piece A) Stitch pick-up
Step 2 – Back piece B) Shaping the back neckline and shoulders with short rows (double stitch/GSR)
Step 5 – Sleeves (closing the I-cord in the round)
You will find links for tutorial videos for Wrap & Turn short rows (for the ‘textured’ version), on page 5.