Esme Sweater is a classic raglan sweater with a modern and simple twist. The sweater is worked from the top down. First the neck edge is worked and folded over, then short rows create shape to the neck as part of the yoke. The sweater is then divided for body and sleeves and new stitches are cast on for the underarms. Body and sleeves are finished separately and worked in the round, and the edges are bound off using your preferred bind off technique.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

Bust circumference of finished garment:
110.5 (114.5) 118 (122) 133.5 (145) cm

Recommended length of finished garment:
55 (56) 58 (60) 61 (63) cm (measured mid-back excluding neck edge)

Recommended length of finished sleeve:
41 (42) 43 (44) 45 (46) cm (measured from underarm cast-on edge)

Circumference of upper sleeve:
32.5 (34.5) 34.5 (36) 40 (44) cm

Yoke depth:
25 (25.5) 27.5 (30) 31.5 (31.5) cm (measured from mid-back excluding neck edge)

Gauge:
21 sts x 31 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after blocking

Needles:
Circular needles: 3 mm 40 cm, 3.5mm (80 – 100 cm) and 4 mm (60 – 100 cm)
Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm

Materials:
350 (350) 400 (450) 450 (500) g Fine Merino by Majo Garn (50g = 175m) held together with 125 (125) 150 (175) 175 (200) g Pearl Mohair by Majo Garn (25g = 210m) . If you want to lengthen the sweater you will require more yarn.

• Shades used in pictures are Fine Merino in shade Brownie held together with Pearl Mohair in shade Tiramisu both by Majo Garn.

Size guide:
Esme Sweater is designed to have approximately 21-26 cm of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approximately 21-26 cm larger in circumference than your bust measurement.