• The Bruno Sweater is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. It starts with the back. German Short Rows are used to ensure a comfortable fit at the shoulders. Next, the left and right fronts are worked separately. After that, stitches are picked up for the neck to work the front. Once all the parts are completed, they are joined to knit the body in the round. Next, stitches are picked up to work the neckline in a 1x1 twisted rib, which is worked in the round and then folded and attached to the wrong side. Finally, stitches are picked up to work the sleeves in the round.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #brunosweater

• The light sweater in the photo is knitted with Cashmere Classic col. 509 by Cardiff. SIZE-M

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
“The Bruno Sweater has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approx. 15 cm 6 in of positive ease. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 15 cm 6 in larger than your actual bust circumference.
The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 / 110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51 ¼ in.

Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 92 cm 36½ in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the sweater to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
98 / 104 / 108 / 114 / 122 / 130 / 140 cm
38½ / 41 / 42½ / 45 / 48 / 51¼ / 55 in

Length:
52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 64 cm
20½ / 21¼ / 22 / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 24¼ in

Suggested yarn:
Cashmere Classic by Cardiff Cashmere 275/ 275 / 300 / 325 / 375 / 400 / 425 g.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
4 mm US 6 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
3.5 mm US 4 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
3 mm US 2½ 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in

Double-pointed needles:
3.5 mm US 4 or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique.

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
23 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US 6 needles.
31 sts x 37 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 inches in 1x1 twisted rib on 3.5 mm US 4 needles.
34 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 inches in 1x1 twisted rib on 3 mm US 2½ needles.

Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.

Difficulty:
INTERMEDIATE ★★★☆☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.