Latte Sweater knitting pattern is intended for a beginner that has made a few knitting projects, mastered how to use circular knitting needles, knit and purl stitches and is ready to tackle a bigger project. Pattern includes written instructions as well as step by step video tutorials. Starting with the introduction on how to read the pattern, cast on, how to join to work in the round, how to work the increases and German short rows, how to place sleeve stitches on hold, pick up stitches under the sleeves, decreases and finally, bind off.
First the neckline and yoke is created and shaped using German short rows, lifted increase technique is used for raglan increases. Sleeve stitches are then placed on hold while body section is worked. Finally, sleeves are worked separately one at the time. Sweater is worked in the round in stockinette stitch all the way through. Intended to be worn with at least 5 cm (2”) of positive ease. Pattern is written in American knitting terms, with minimal abbreviations. Read the pattern all the way through before you begin.

Sizes
Bust size of the finished sweater with 5 to 10 cm (2” to 4”) of positive ease built into the pattern is XS 85, S 91, M 99, L 109, XL 120, 2XL 129, 3XL 140, 4XL 149, 5XL 161 cm, approximately XS 331⁄2”, S 36”, M 39”, L 43”, XL 47”, 2XL 51”, 3XL 55”, 4XL 581⁄2“, 5XL 63” inches.
Model is wearing size M on 93 cm bust. Please note that the correct size can only be achieved if the correct gauge is achieved. See the final measurements before you decide on the size.

Gauge
15 stitches by 19 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 10.5 / 6.50 mm needles in stockinette stitch, in the round after washing and blocking.

Suggested Yarn
300, (325), 350, (385), 425, (450), 525, (550), 600 grams of the CaMaRose “Snefnug” aran weight, 50 grams = 110 meters /120 yards. Featured in color 7314 Beige +
50, (50), 60, (65), 70, (75), 85, (95), 100 grams of Knitting For Olive “Soft Silk Mohair” lace weight, 25 grams = 225 meters / 246 yards. Featured in color 36850 Mushroom Rose. Both strands held together. (Mohair is optional, you can use any yarn that meets the gauge, with or without mohair).

Suggested needles
For the neck and first half of the yoke you will need double pointed needles or (short tip) 25 - 40 cm / 10”- 16” size US 9 / 5.50 mm +
41 - 81 cm / 16” - 32” US 10.5 / 6.50 mm circular knitting needles or size to obtain gauge.
Longer needles can be used for the neck and the sleeves if you use magic loop method.
If you obtain gauge with a different size needle, needle for the ribbing needs to be 1.00 mm smaller than the main needle.