Gerda sweater is an everyday sweater. This is a classic raglan worked in the round on circular needles top-down with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or with the magic loop technique. To make the sweater anatomically comfortable to wear, short rows were used after the collar to shape the neck opening. This pattern is so customizable depending on your preferences for length. The sweater should be worn with 1,5-4 inches/4-10 cm in positive ease at bust.

Sweater sizes: S/M (L/XL) XXL/XXXL.
The sizes S/M (L/XL) XXL/XXXL correspond to a bust measurement of approximately 35½-37½ (39½-41½) 43½-45½ inches/90-95 (100-105) 110-115 cm.

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking) - bust circumference:
S/M - 38½ inches/98 cm
L/XL - 43 inches/109 cm
XXL/XXXL - 47½ inches/120 cm

Note: Shown in size S/M with positive ease at a bust of 3 inches/8 cm.

Gauge swatch (blocked):
14 stitches x 20 rows in stockinette stitch on U.S. 10 (6 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm.

Suggested needles:
U.S. 8 (5 mm) and 10 (6 mm) circular needles (16 inches/40 cm and 32 or 40 inches/80 or 100 cm); U.S. 8 (5 mm) and 10 (6 mm) double-pointed needles (if the sleeves are not worked using the magic loop technique); or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge.

Suggested yarn:
Aran (8 wpi) weight yarn (Acrylic – 80%, Wool- 20%; 100g (3.53Oz) = 186 yds (170 m) approx: 400 (450) 500 g. Kartopu Melange Wool (color: K2117) used.

Materials needed: scissors; stitch markers; tapestry needle.