• The Chantal Sweater Chunky is worked top-down in a slip stitch pattern. It starts with the back, followed by two separate shoulders. Short rows are used to shape the shoulders for a better fit. Once all parts are completed, the stitches are joined under the arms to work the body in the round. Next, stitches are picked up along the armholes to work the sleeves in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up along the neck edge to work the roll neck in the round.

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

• The sweater in red shown in the photo is made with Puno col.334 by Gepard Garn SIZE-M.

• The sweater in beige shown in the photo is made with LUFT col. L11 by Woolfolk SIZE-M.

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL

Size guide:
The Chantal Sweater Chunky has an oversized fit and is designed to have approx. 30 cm 12 in of positive ease. 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 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:
Body circumference:
A: 117 / 122 / 127 / 131 / 136 / 143 / 150 cm
46 / 48 / 50 / 51½ / 53½ / 56¼ / 59 in
Length:
B: 56 / 57 / 58 / 59 / 60 / 62 / 64 cm
22 / 22½ / 22¾ / 23¼ / 23½ / 24½ / 25¼ in
Sleeve circumference:
C: 44 / 46 / 48 / 49 / 51 / 52 / 53 cm
17¼ / 18 / 18¾ / 19¼ / 20 / 20½ / 20¾ in

Suggested yarn:
Woolfolk (worked with one strand throughout the process):
450 / 500 / 550 / 600 / 650 / 700 / 750 g Luft by Woolfolk 50 g = 100 m 109 yds.

Gepard Garn (worked with one strand throughout the process):
450 / 500 / 550 / 600 / 650 / 700 / 750 g Puno by Gepard Garn 50 g = 110 m 120 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
6 mm US 10 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, 23, and 32 or 40 in
4 mm US 6 40 and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 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.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
17 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in slip stitch pattern on 6 mm US 10 needles.
24 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 2x2 rib on 4 mm US 6 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.