Carmela is a cozy, flattering sweater for autumn strolls, market runs and maybe a visit to the pumpkin patch… Wear the wide collar folded and open, add a pin, or unfold for a snuggly feel and more swingy shape!

Cable and ribbed details with useful pockets add just enough detailing to complement the relaxed fit with waist shaping for a slimming appearance. Cute and stylish, pairing well with jeans, trousers and pencil skirts…

Size: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) to fit with 2-4”/5-10cm positive ease

Bust, finished with collar folded: 30 (32, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 57)”/76 (81, 89, 99, 109, 119.5, 129.5, 144.5)cm
Length: 23 (24, 24, 25, 25, 25, 26, 26)”/58.5 (61, 61, 63.5, 63.5, 63.5, 66, 66)cm

Yarn: 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15) skeins Amano Yarns Warmi (164yds/150m, 100g/3.5oz, 70% alpaca/30% merino wool) Shown in 6003 Quinoa

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 32”/80cm circular needles (or desired length), double point needles, or size to obtain gauge

Notions: 4 stitch markers, 2 flexible st holders/waste yarn

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette

Construction: Sweater is knit top down with raglan shaping, divided at the body and continued with waist shaping to the pocket openings and ribbed hem. Sleeves are picked up and knit in the round. Collar is picked up and knit.