Our basic sweater is a staple in every woman’s wardrobe.
Simple and versatile to accompany you at any time of the day, at the same time it has small details that denote a particular choice of style.
Knitted in the round, it is a project suitable for those who want to make their first top-down sweater in a single piece, therefore without seams.

Overview:
Our Basic Sweater is knitted top down on circular needles, entirely in stockinette stitch that means only knit stitch will be used.
Edges are not finished and this creates a stylish raw-cut effect.
Increases are made with simple yarn over stitches along raglans.
Starting from the neckline, you work in the round until you reach the desired width, then divide stitches and put the sleeve stitches on hold. Continue working the body in the round to the desired length. Then slip sleeve stitches back to the needle and work by regularly decreasing stitches from armpit to wrist.

This is a PDF pattern available in English

Sizes:
(xs) s (m, l, xl)
Our sample is in size s. You will find this size outside the brackets

Measurements:
- Finished chest: approx. (92.4) 97.1 (101.9, 106.7, 111.4) cm /
(36.4) 38.2 (40.1, 42.0, 43.9) in
- Finished lenght (at centre back): approx. (50.0) 53.3 (56.5, 59.8, 63.0) cm / (19.7) 21.0 (22.2, 23.5, 24.8) in

Note: pick a finished size that offers 8-10 cm / 3.1-3.9 in of positive ease

Yarn requirements:
Approx. (883) 989 (1101, 1220, 1344) mt / (965) 1082 (1205, 1334, 1470) yds of DK weight yarn

Suggested Yarn:
Approx. (420) 471 (525, 581, 640) gr of Drops Flora 50gr/210mt - 2 strands held together

Needles:
16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needles in size 4.5 mm (US 7), or needle size to obtain gauge
Double pointed needles (dpn’s) in size 4.5 mm (US 7) or magic loop method

Gauge:
21 sts and 30 rows to 4”/10 cm on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles in stockinette stitch knitted in round

Other notions:
4 stitch markers (one in a different colour), scrap yarn or stitch holders, measuring tape, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

Level: easy (upper beginners)

You should be familiar with these techniques:

• Casting on
• Knitting
• Increasing: yo
• Decreasing: k2tog, ssk
• Picking up stitches
• Holding stitches
• Double Pointed Needles or Magic Loop technique
• Binding off

In case of doubt, I am more than happy to respond to any questions or resolve any concerns you might have.

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