Looking for the perfect and easy knit to keep you warm and cozy this upcoming winter? This Frosty sweater is a must-have.

The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down using the contiguous set-in sleeve method developed by Susie Myers to shape the shoulders and sleeve caps, incorporating additional short-rows to raise the back neck. The front features a charming eyelet pattern. You can choose to also have the eyelet pattern on the back. The sleeves are worked top down in the round. Finally, the edges of the body are finished with Non-Curly Bind-Off.

The pattern includes instructions for short sleeves and two variations of long sleeve finishing.

Since it is knit from the top down, it can be tried on as you go, making it easy to adjust the fit.

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) 132–137 cm / 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 inches.

Finished measurements after washing/blocking, and worked at gauge:

• Chest circumference: 83 (94) 104 (115) 125 (134) 146 cm / 32.5 (37) 41 (45.25) 49.25 (52.75) 57.5 inches.

• Body length from centre back neck to bind-off: 49.5 (52.5) 56 (60.5) 62 (66.5) 70 cm / 19.5 (20.5) 22 (23.75) 24.5 (26) 27.5 inches.

• Front/back width: 41.5 (47) 52 (57.5) 62.5 (67) 73 cm / 16.5 (18.5) 20.5 (22.5) 24.5 (26.5) 28.75 inches.

• Body length from base of neck to bind-off: 49.5 (52.5) 56 (60.5) 62 (66.5) 70 cm / 19.5 (20.5) 22 (23.75) 24.5 (26) 27.5 inches.

• Upper arm circumference: 33 (34.5) 36.5 (39.5) 42.5 (46) 49 cm / 13 (13.5) 14.5 (15.5) 16.75 (18) 19.25 inches.

• Scye depth: 18 (19.5) 20.5 (22) 23.5 (24.5) 26 cm / 7 (7.5) 8 (8.5) 9.25 (9.5) 10 inches.

The sweater is designed to have approximately 6-13 cm / 2.5-5 inches of positive ease.

GAUGE

19 stitches and 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches on 4 mm (US 6) needles, worked in rows or rounds in stockinette sts, measured after blocking.
19 stitches and 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches on 4 mm (US 6) needles, worked in rows or rounds in eyelet pattern, measured after blocking.

MATERIALS

1 strand 100% Drops baby merino (100% merino) 50 g / 175 m, and 1 strand Drops Kid-Silk (75% mohair super kid and 25% mulberry silk) 25 g / 210 m.

For a long-sleeved version for sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL, you will need approx. 250 (270) 300 (350) 400 (470) 510 grams baby merino and 100 (125) 125 (150) 175 (180) 200 grams Drops Kid-Silk, or any other yarn or yarn combination that achieves the gauge given below.

For a short-sleeved version for sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL, you will need approx. 200 (220) 270 (310) 355 (430) 470 grams baby merino and 75 (110) 110 (125) 150 (160) 175 grams Drops Kid-Silk, or any other yarn or yarn combination that achieves the gauge given below.
The yardage includes extra to allow for making a swatch.

Needles and Notions
4.0 mm / US 6 circular needles.
Stitch markers, stitch holders, measuring tape, tapestry needle and any other tools you normally use when knitting.