• The Chantal Sweater V-neck is worked top-down in a slip stitch pattern, starting with a back-and-forth yoke that includes raglan and V-neck increases. Short rows are used to shape the back neck for a better fit. Once the V-neck is shaped, the stitches are joined, and the yoke is knitted in the round down to the underarms. The sleeve stitches are then placed on hold, stitches are cast on for the underarms, and the body is worked in the round down to the hem. After the body is complete, the held sleeve stitches are transferred back onto the needles to knit the sleeves in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline and finished with 1x1 ribbing.

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

• The sweater in light brown shown in the photo is made with Cashmere Klassik col.146 by Gepard Garn (SIZE-M).

• The sweater in marble shown in the photo is made with Como Cashmere col.57M by LAMANA (SIZE-M).

• The sweater in marzipan shown in the photo is made with No 2 col.7839 by Önling (SIZE-L).

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Chantal Sweater V-neck has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approx. 15-20 cm 6-8 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. 15-20 cm 6-8 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 top to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
103 / 107 / 112 / 117 / 124 / 129 / 134 cm
40½ / 42 / 44 / 46 / 48¾ / 50¾ / 52¾ in

Length:
56 / 57 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 65 / 68 cm
22 / 22½ / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25½ / 26¾ in

Suggested yarn:
Gepard garn (worked with one strand throughout the process):
275 / 300 / 325 / 350 / 375 / 400 / 425 g Cashmere Klassik by

Gepard Garn 25 g = 105 m 115 yds.
Lamana (worked with one strand throughout the process):
275 / 300 / 325 / 350 / 375 / 400 / 425 g Como Cashmere/Como Tweed/Como by Lamana 25 g = 120 m 131 yds.

Önling (worked with one strand throughout the process):
275 / 300 / 325 / 350 / 375 / 400 / 425 g No.2 by Önling 25 g = 120 m 131 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
4.5 mm US 6 40, 60, and 80 or 100 cm 16, 23, and 32 or 40 in
3 mm US 2½ 40 and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in

Double-pointed needles:
3 mm US 2½ or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique.

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

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
26 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in slip stitch pattern on 4.5 mm US 7 needles.
28 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 1x1 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.