The Bruma Sweater

The Bruma Sweater, which is the Latin name for winter solstice, is a thick and squishy sweater that will keep any child warm in the dead of winter.

This is a raglan style sweater and is knit from the top down. Made out of single-ply worsted yarn, it’s a fast and easy knit that has little bobbles running down the raglan increases. It’s a perfect project for beginners who want something easy to knit with a little something new.

This pattern is Advanced Beginner in difficulty. Stitches include: bobbles, ktbl, k2tog, k5tog, p5tog, m1L, and m1R. All techniques are explained in the pattern, except for picking up stitches.

Sizes:
2 (4, 6, 8, 10)

Actual Chest Measurement:
21 (23, 25, 26.5, 28) inches
53 (58.5, 63.5, 67, 71) cm

Finished Garment Chest Measurement:
23 (25, 27, 28.5, 30) inches
58.5 (63.5, 68.5, 72.25, 76.25) cm

Yarn:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately:
440 (510, 590, 690, 780) yds
400 (470, 540, 630, 720) m
If you want the same look as the pictures, use a single-ply yarn

Needles:
US 8/5mm circular needles; 16”/40 cm for the smaller sizes, 24”/60 cm for the larger sizes
DPNs (a 9”/23 cm circular needle may also work)

Notions:
5 stitch markers, tapestry needle, and waste yarn