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Casagrande is a combination of a few of my favorite pattern details. It is an elegant “dressing up” sweater that requires only a little extra effort to make it special. The box pleat, lace sleeves and keyhole in the back neck make this sweater truly a statement piece, and these techniques are all easier than they look! The pattern has plenty of tutorial links and photos to guide you along.

This sweater is named after the Casagrande soil test I had to do in my engineering labs. In this test, soil is pressed into a mold and a deep channel is carved down the middle. I transferred the imagery of the flat sample with the striking groove down the center into the lace panel in the sleeves.

The sweater can be worn with either a ribbon tie or a button at the top of the keyhole. Instructions for both options are included in the pattern.

SIZES - see last photo on left for schematic
Finished bust measurement: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)“ / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm
Choose a size with 4-8”+ of ease.
Sample is size 40” modeled with 5” of ease

YARN
1040 (1160, 1380, 1600, 1740) 1970, 2190, 2210, 2420 yards / 950 (1060, 1260, 1460, 1590) 1800, 2000, 2020, 2210 meters fingering weight yarn (shown in Traveling Yarn Dreamliner in colorway Cactus Wren - 70% BFL, 20% silk, 10% cashmere)
This pattern works best with a yarn with good drape

NEEDLES AND GAUGE
4” / 10 cm = 24 sts and 36 rows in Stockinette (blocked)
US size 5 and 3 needles used in the sample.

SUPPLIES
Scrap Yarn
Stitch Markers
Yarn needle
2 yards of Grosgrain Ribbon (if using ribbon tie)
Large safety pin (if using ribbon tie)
US 2 (2.25 mm) DPNs (if using button closure)
Button - 5/8” button used in sample (if using button closure)
Sewing needle and thread (if using button closure)

TECHNIQUES - tutorial links included in the pattern
Provisional Cast On
Box Pleat
Lifeline
Folded Hem
3 Needle Bind Off
Kitchener Stitch

This pattern has been professionally tech edited - thank you Sue-Cat!

It has also been test knit. Thank you to my testers!