Are you looking for a modern knitting project with a fascinating, rich texture? The "ARMOR sweater" by the renowned designer ANKESTRiCK is a true favorite among knitters worldwide. This timeless pullover is characterized by its bold, embossed stitch pattern (the "Armor" stitch), which gives the fabric a modern, graphic look. It is an engaging yet easy-to-follow knit that remains fun from the first cast-on to the final bind-off. Get the detailed knitting pattern directly on Ravelry.
Seamless Top-Down Construction with Clever Details
The "ARMOR sweater" is worked completely seamlessly from the top down. You start by working the collar in a dedicated collar stitch pattern before increasing into the textured Armor stitch pattern for the yoke. Once the yoke is complete, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold, underarm stitches are cast on, and you continue to work the body in the round to the bottom hem. Afterward, you pick up the sleeve stitches again to work the sleeves top-down in the round. The pattern features no short rows at the neck, making it an excellent and straightforward project even for ambitious beginners.
The Perfect ITO Yarn Combination for Textured Stitch Definition
To make the gorgeous relief pattern of the "ARMOR sweater" stand out beautifully, we highly recommend holding two of our premium ITO yarns together:
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ITO So Kosho: Our soft yarn made of 90% mulesing-free merino wool and 10% luxurious cashmere. It provides a stable, elastic base that gives the textured stitch pattern a clean, crisp, and plump definition.
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ITO Sensai: Our feather-light lace yarn made of 60% mohair and 40% silk. Held together with So Kosho, it adds a delicate, elegant halo to the fabric without hiding the stunning structure of the Armor stitch.
Knit together on US 6–7 (4–4.5 mm) needles, this luxury fiber blend creates a cozy, highly breathable, and lightweight sweater with a professional, high-end finish.
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These fine, carefully spun yarns are made in Japan and are known for their exceptional quality, unique texture, and distinctive color palette. Whether flowing and soft, light and airy, or textured, ITO offers yarns for projects with soul and character.
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Most ITO yarns are made from select natural fibers such as silk, wool, mohair, cotton, linen, and paper. Our yarns are produced in Japan using traditional methods and are partially finished by hand.
Every ITO yarn offers a unique combination of texture, color, and material. Our yarns are exceptionally fine, creating flowing fabrics that blend beautifully. This makes them particularly well-suited for precise work and multi-strand knitting.
Yes. All ITO yarns are manufactured in Japan by specialized spinning mills with a long tradition and the highest quality standards.
At ITO, we are committed to responsible manufacturing. Many of our yarns are made from natural fibers, byproducts of silk production, or recycled materials. We are, of course, dedicated to animal welfare and use only mulesing-free wool.
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