Garb Sweater

Garb Sweater is a bold, effortlessly cool statement piece with a raw, deconstructed feel. Worked top-down in stockinette stitch, it begins with a shaped neckline, followed by German Short Rows to contour the back neck for an improved fit. The yoke is constructed with saddle shoulder increases that seamlessly transition into arm increases, creating a structured yet relaxed silhouette. Once the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves are separated and worked individually.

The name Garb is a playful nod to garbage—a reflection of the sweater’s intentionally messy, meshy, and slightly trashy aesthetic. Knit with a single strand of fat mohair on 15 mm needles, it creates an airy yet textured fabric that feels both grunge and high fashion. Best of all, this design requires very little yarn, making it the perfect project for those odd skeins and leftover fibers lingering in your stash.

Whether styled over a slip dress or layered with your favorite basics, the Garb Sweater is all about embracing imperfection and making something beautiful out of what’s already there.

Size: 2XS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Bust circumference: 86 (91) 103 (114) 126 (137) 149 (154) 166 (177) cm [34 (36) 40.5 (45) 49.5 (54) 58.5 (60.5) 65.5 (69.5) in]

Length measured from neckline: 52 (52) 53 (54) 55 (55) 56 (56) 57 (57) cm [20.5 (20.5) 21 (21.25) 21.75 (21.75) 21.75 22 (22) 22.5 (22.5) in]

Gauge: 7 sts x 10 rows using 15 mm [US 19] needles = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]

Recommended needles: 8 mm [US 11] circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) and 15 mm [US 19] circular needle (60 and/orr 80 cm and/or 100 cm / 24 and/or 32 and/or 40 in)

Materials: 150-200 (200) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 250-300 (300) g Fluff from Hip Knit (50 g = 100 m) or Tjukk Mohair from Rauma Garn (50 g = 100 m)

Meters: 305 (325) 345 (370) 400 (425) 460 (470) 505 (515) meters [334 (355) 377 (405) 437 (465) 503 (514) 552 (563) yards]

SIZEGUIDE

Garb Sweater has a positive ease of approximately +15-25 cm [6-10 in] compared to your bust measurement.

The sizes 2XS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit bust measurements of; 59-69 (69-79) 79-89 (89-99) 99-109 (109-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 (150-160) cm [23-27 (27-31) 31-35 (35-39) 39-43 (43-47) 47-51 (51-55) 55-59 (59-63) in].

For example, if your bust measurement is 107 cm [42 in] at the widest point of your torso, size L would be the best fit for you.

If you’re unsure which size to choose, try measuring the garment’s circumference around your own body. This can help you visualize how the size will fit you.

The blue Garb Sweater is knitted in Fluff Bestfriend Blue frim Hip Knit.