Bada Sweater by Soumine Kim

Soumine Kim x Laine Magazine x Biches & Bûches

We are delighted to present the Bada Sweater, stunning sweater designed by Soumine Kim from @Knits.PourMoi, with the luxurious Biches & Bûches yarn combination of Le Petit Silk & Mohair and Le Gros Silk & Mohair, specially for Laine Magazine 26 ♥️

'A top-down drop shoulder design with an elegant silhouette, where flowing cables evoke the rhythm of ocean waves - that is why it is called the Bada Sweater, Bada means sea in Korean.' — Soumine Kim

'Bada is a richly cabled, drop-shoulder sweater with an elegant silhouette, worked from the top down. Decreases at the front narrow it towards the deep ribbed hem, creating diagonal lines at both sides of the front. The difference in length between the front and back also adds interest. The classic cable pattern may appear simple at first glance – however, subtle variations in direction make it unique and engaging to knit. The two silk-mohair yarns held together create a light, soft and fluffy fabric. The warm, orange-red colour is vibrant yet natural, bringing out the cables beautifully.' — Laine Magazine

The Pattern

The Pattern is sold separately on Knits Pour Moi, on Soumine Kim's Ravelry Page and is also in Laine Magazine Issue 26
The Magazine is available in English and Finnish
The individual Pattern is available in English

Colors & Wool Bundle

The original Edition is with:
- Le Petit Silk & Mohair — Orange Red
- Le Gros Silk & Mohair — Orange Red
You can also knit your Bada Sweater in the colorway you wish, choosing a color in Le Petit Silk & Mohair and a matching color in Le Gros Silk & Mohair. Select then 'Custom Colorway' to add the Wool Bundle to your cart and write your color choice in the Order Notes Section, in your cart (Example: 'Soft Blue Black')
The magazine Laine Magazine is not included with the Wool Bundle
You are welcome to contact us via the chat for color ideas and any question you may have 💌

The photographs of Bada Sweater are courtesy of Laine Magazine for the issue 26 and the video is courtesy of Soumine Kim @knits.pourmoi

Details

Construction
This richly cabled sweater has a drop-shoulder design with a naturally rounded shoulder line. The difference in length between the front and back body, and the diagonal lines at both sides of the front, add to its elegance. The familiar cables established in the early rows of the body have a unique pattern variation, making it an engaging knit.

The original Yarn
Biches & Bûches Le Petit Silk & Mohair and Le Gros Silk & Mohair, held together throughout

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
Le Petit Silk & Mohair: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9) skeins
Le Gros Silk & Mohair: 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12) skeins

Knitting Needles (suggested)
- Circular Needles 5 mm / US 8, 80 cm (or longer if preferred)
- Circular Needles 4 mm / US 6, 80 cm (or longer if preferred)
- 5 mm / US 8 short tip needles (or longer if using Magic Loop), or DPNs
- 4 mm / US 6 short tip needles (or longer if using Magic Loop), or DPNs

Gauge
- 24 sts x 25 rnds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in Cable Patt, after blocking
- 22 sts x 28 rnds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in 1 x 1 Rib, after blocking

Sizes & Measurements of the finished knit
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)

Finished Chest Circumference
93.5 (106.5, 120, 133.5, 146.5) (160, 173.5, 186.5) cm
36.75 (42, 47.25, 52.5, 57.75) (63, 68.25, 73.5)“

Front Body Length
50 (51.5, 54, 54, 57) (59.5, 60.5, 58.5) cm
19.75 (20.25, 21.25, 21.25, 22.5) (23.5, 23.75, 23)“

Back Body Length
55.5 (55.5, 57.5, 59.5, 67.5) (69.5, 72, 70.5) cm
21.75 (21.75, 22.75, 23.5, 26.5) (27.25, 28.25, 27.75)“

Side Length from Underarm to Hem
29 cm or desired length
11.5” or desired length

Upper Sleeve Circumference
40 (40, 43.5, 43.5, 50) (56.5, 56.5, 60) cm
15.75 (15.75, 17.25, 17.25, 19.75) (22.25, 22.25, 23.5)“

Sleeve Length from Underarm
44 (44, 44, 48, 48) (48, 48, 48) cm or desired length
17.25 (17.25, 17.25, 19, 19) (19, 19, 19)“

Recommended ease: Approx. 8–12” / 20–30 cm of positive ease