Pattern Summary
The Claudia Sweater is an oversized drop-shoulder design with contrasting sleeves and collar that emphasize feminine twisted rib details.
This sweater is designed to have a loose and comfortable fit with plenty of positive ease. The top-down construction allows you to customize the length, while the deep crewneck adds a romantic touch to this staple piece. Whether you choose to knit it with contrasting shades of mohair or all in one shade, the Claudia Sweater will make a cosy and timeless addition to your wardrobe.

Sizing
The Claudia Sweater is designed to be worn with between 20 and 30cm / approx. 8 - 12” of positive ease. Measure yourself before casting-on to choose your preferred size. For example: 90cm bust + 30 cm = 120 (size 3)
Size down if you want a closer fit and up if you desire a more oversized look. The model is wearing size 3 on a 91cm / 35.5” bust. Her height is 172cm / 5 ft 6.
Don’t forget to gauge swatch to ensure the best fit.

Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5

Finished bust circumference: 110 (116) 120 (126) 130 to be worn with a recommended positive ease of 20 - 30cm / 8 - 12”.

The Claudia Sweater is currently available in the sizes listed above, but I would love to expand my sizing and would be thrilled to hear from anyone who would like to test sizes not currently included.

Gauge: 20 x 30 = 10cm/4” stockinette on the larger needles

Needles: 3.5mm (US 4) circular / 60 & 100 cm (24 & 40”) and 2.5mm (US 1.5) circular / 40cm (24”)

Notions: 4 removable stitch markers and a tapestry needle.

Yarn: A. Dolce Vita by Laines du Nord 300 (300) 300 (350) 350 grams of 200m/218y per 50g. Or equivalent fingering weight yarn.
Held with two colours of:
B. Mohair Royal by Lana Gatto (white used for body) 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 grams of 215m/235y per 25g. Or equivalent silk mohair lace.
C. Mohair Royal by Lana Gatto (beige used for collar/sleeves) 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 grams of 215m/235y per 25g. Or equivalent silk mohair lace.

This sweater can also be made with 1200 (1200) 1200 (1400) 1400 metres / 1312 (1312) 1312 (1530) 1530 yards of DK weight yarn.