• The Liv Sweater is worked top-down in stockinette stitch, beginning with the left and right back sections, which are shaped using German short rows. Stitches are then cast on for the neck, and the back sections are joined to work the back as a single piece. Stitches are picked up to work the left and right fronts, which are worked separately with neckline increases before being joined to continue the front as one piece. Once the front and back are complete, stitches are picked up for the underarms, and the body is worked in the round down to the hem. The hem is finished back and forth to create a diagonal slit, which is edged with an i-cord for a clean finish. The sleeve stitches are picked up and worked in the round, and the neckline is finished with 1x1 ribbing.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #livsweater

• The sweater in light grey shown in the photo is made with Bergamo col.03 by LAMANA SIZE-M.

• The sweater in bordeaux shown in the photo is made with Eco Cashmere Vintage col.480 by Gepard Garn SIZE-M.

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL

Size guide:
The Liv Sweater has a regular fit and is designed to have approx. 10 cm 4 in of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 10 cm 4 in larger than your actual bust circumference.
The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 / 110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in.
Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 92 cm 36½ in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the garment to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
92 / 97 / 102 / 107 / 115 / 125 / 135 cm
36½ / 38 / 40½ / 42 / 45¼ / 49¼ / 53¼ in
Back Length:
53 / 54 / 55 / 56 / 57 / 58 / 59 cm
20¾ / 21¼ / 21¾ / 22 / 22½ / 22¾ / 23¼ in
Front Length
65 / 66 / 67 / 68 / 69 / 70 / 72 cm
25½ / 26 / 67½ /26¾ / 27¼ / 27½ / 28¼ in

Suggested yarn:
Lamana (worked with one strand throughout the process):
375 / 400 / 400 / 425 / 450 / 475 / 500 g Bergamo by Lamana 25 g = 65 m 71 yds.
Gepard Garn (worked with one strand throughout the process):
350 / 400 / 400 / 450 / 500 / 500 / 500 g Eco Cashmere Vintage by Gepard Garn 50 g = 150 m 164 yds
or
400 / 450 / 450 / 500 / 550 / 550 / 600 g Pura Lana by Gepard Garn 50 g = 115 m 126 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
4.5 mm US 7 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in.
4 mm US 6 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in.
3.5 mm US 4 40 cm 16 in.
Double-pointed needles:
3 mm US 2½.
4 mm US 6 optional.

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm US 7 needles.
30 sts x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 1x1 rib on 3.5 mm US 4 needles.
28 rows = 10 cm 4 in in i-cord technique on 3 mm US 2½ needles.

Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.

Difficulty:
INTERMEDIATE ★★★☆☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.