Duclair is an oversized sweater, cosy and so light. Duclair is also the name of a variety of duck. I have chosen this specific name to recall the colour of the wool used, which is canard (French term for duck!).

The work begins at the lower edges that are made separately and joined together; or that are made together in the round. From there the work restarts in the round in one piece to the underarms. Then stitches are put on holders and the front and the back are knitted back and forth separately. Front and back are joined at the shoulders and the set-in sleeves are knitted in the round, from top to bottom. There are not any complicated stitches; it is an easy but effective knitting.

Duclair is offered in six sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.. It is a very oversized sweater (with 30-40 cm ease) that needs a soft yarn with a good drape. If not you will end up with a tent! You may prefer to have less ease and choose a smaller size than yours. Just check the size table and choose the most appropriate size according to your yarn, your taste and your body.

Size S
Your chest circumference: 81-86 cm
Sweater circumference: 120 cm
Size M
Your chest circumference: 91-97 cm
Sweater circumference: 131
Size L
Your chest circumference: 102-107 cm
Sweater circumference: 143
Size XL
Your chest circumference:112-117 cm
Sweater circumference: 153 cm
Size 2XL
Your chest circumference: 122-127 cm
Sweater circumference: 163 cm
Size 3XL
Your chest circumference: 132-137 cm
Sweater circumference: 173 cm

Yardage
Rowan, Kid classic (70% Lambswool, 22% Mohair, 8% Polyamide, 1.76 oz 50g, 153 yards 140 m), colour 871, canard: 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls.

Gauge
4” x 4” 10 cm X 10 cm, in stockinette stitch, washed and blocked: 19 sts and 24 rows.

A huge thank you to my testers Frisconator et Howdy4you ! If there is any error left in the pattern it will be my full responsibility. In this case just tell me, please.