TECHNIQUES

German Short Row
Mattress Stitch (Optional)
Tubular Bind Off
Fold and Sew Neckband
Make Crochet Chains (Optional)

CHOOSING A SIZE

For a more comfortable fit, choose the size that gives you 10-13cm/4-5” ease. For something fitted that is comfortably snug to wear under your coat, select the size that gives you 5-9.5cm/2-3.75”. Measure your bust circumference, add your desired ease amount, and choose the size close to that number.

SWEATER CONSTRUCTION

• The compound raglan construction is used to create a curved raglan line, meaning the sleeves and body do not always increase at the same rate.
• The sweater is worked top down in the round from the neckline to the underarms, then the sleeves and body are worked separately.
• The German Short Row method is used to shape the neckline. (There is a short instruction on converting this to the Wrap & Turn method for those who prefer that.)
• Neckband stitches are picked up directly from the neckline or the crochet chains made beforehand. (See PHOTO SUPPORT)
• There are built-in purl stitch faux seams at each side of the body and in the sleeves that can be left as they are or seamed. (You can download separate instructions to add faux seams to raglans.)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE

89 (96, 107, 117, 125)(136, 147, 157, 171)cm
35 (38, 42, 46, 49)(53.5, 58, 62, 67.5)”

Suggested Ease: 5-13cm/2-5” of positive ease

FINISHED UPPER ARM CIRCUMFERENCE

32 (34.5, 37.5, 41.5, 46.5)(49.5, 54.5, 60, 62.5)cm
12.5 (13.5, 14.75, 16.25, 18.25)(19.5, 21.5, 23.5, 24.5)”

YARDAGE

Note: the yardage may differ based on your gauge or modifications to the sweater.

You may knit with either:

• 2 strands of fingering held with 1 strand of lace, or
• 1 strand of DK or worsted held with 1 strand of lace, or
• any other yarn combination that gives you the gauge.

The approximate yardage for EACH fingering or DK/Worsted or Lace weight yarn you use is:

612-649 (673-721, 757-815, 838-906, 919-1009)(1011-1101, 1109-1212, 1222-1338, 1321-1424)m/
670-710 (737-789, 828-892, 917-991, 1006-1104)(1106-1205, 1213-1326, 1337-1464, 1445-1558)yds

The brown marled sample (Size 1, 7cm/3” ease) is knit with:
1 strand of Cashmere Caverns Sock in Doppio in Florence,
1 strand of Cashmere Caverns Sock in Roma,
1 strand of Suri Alpaca in Macchiato.
Explorer Knits & Fibers Italy Collection.

The white and black speckled sample (Size 1, 5cm/2” ease) is knit with:
2 strands of Sock (fingering weight),
1 strand of Suri (lace weight),
Both are from Craft Me Knot Yarn Co. in the Vanilla Bean Ice Cream colorway.

The white and pink sample (Size 2, 13cm/5” positive ease) is knit with:
1 strand of Knitting For Olive Heavy Merino (Worsted) in Cream
1 strand of Suri Alpaca (lace weight) from Explorer Knits & Fibers in Irish Heather colorway.

The burgundy color sample (Size 2) is knit with:
1 strand of Denali Sock in Saffron,
1 strand of Denali Sock in Rioja,
1 strand of Suri Alpaca in Sangria.
Explorer Knits & Fibers Spain Collection.

DIFFICULTY
Advanced/Adventurous beginner with a can-do mindset!
-The techniques used in the pattern are not difficult and I included video links and photo tutorials for them. My test knitters said the details make it slightly advanced, but it’s doable if you are willing to try!