• The Cecil Sweater is a classic embodiment of minimalist elegance, boasting an oversized style. A subtle touch of decorative decreases adds flair, elevating its aesthetic and infusing character into the design. The oversized fit ensures maximum comfort, making it a versatile piece suitable for almost any look. The turtleneck collar further enhances its cozy appeal.

• The Sweater is worked top-down. You start with the front using a provisional cast-on, then it splits into two separate shoulders. Once that’s done, the shoulder stitches are joined, and additional stitches are cast on for the neckline, setting the stage to work the back. The short rows are used to ensure a good fit at the shoulders. Then, the front and back are joined, and knitting continues in the round. Next, stitches are picked up to work the neckline in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up along the armholes to work the sleeves in the round.

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

• The light sweater in the photo is knitted in Pura Lana & Cashmere Lace in color 142 by Gepard Garn

• The blue sweater in the photo is knitted in Peruvian wool in color 145 by Filcolana

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Cecil Sweater has an oversized fit and is designed to have approx. 30 cm 12 in of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 30 cm 12 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 90 cm 35 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:
115 / 120 / 125 / 130 / 135 / 142 / 150 cm
45¼ / 47¼ / 49¼ / 51¼ / 53¼ / 56 / 59 in

Length:
57 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 64 / 66 / 68 cm
22½ / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25¼ / 26 / 26¾ in

Suggested yarn:
Suggestion 1 (worked with two strands held together):
500 / 500 / 550 / 550 / 600 / 650 / 700 g Pura Lana by Gepard Garn 50 g = 115 m 126 yds held together with 75 / 75 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 125 / 125 g Cashmere Lace by Gepard Garn 25 g = 350 m 383 yds.

Suggestion 2 (worked with a single strand):
600 / 600 / 650 / 650 / 700 / 750 / 800-850 g Peruvian by Filcolana 50 g = 100 m 109 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
4.5 mm US 7 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
4 mm US 6 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
3.5 mm US 4 40 cm 16 in
Double-pointed needles:
4 mm US 6 or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique.

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, crochet hook 4 mm US G-6 optional.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
19 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm US 7 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.