Overview
Merlot Sweater is a V-neck sweater with oversized fit. It is worked top to down, both flat and in the round. German Short Row is used for slanted shoulder shaping for the back. The V-neckline is designed to be not too deep so can style it with or without a top underneath.

Acknowledgement
※This pattern is for personal use only. You are more than welcome to knit for your family members or friends. Sharing this pattern is prohibited. Selling products using this pattern commercially is not allowed. Please credit “Knits by Summer” to share the finished projects on social media.

Size & Measurements
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)

Finished Circumference at Chest (after washing & blocking):
110 (115) 120 (130) 140 (150) 160 (170) cm

Length (from mid back to bottom; button band at neck is excluded):
53 (54) 55 (57) 59 (61) 63 (65) cm

Merlot Sweater is designed to have approximately 25cm - 30cm of Positive Ease.

Formula:
Your Bust measurement + Positive Ease = Finished Bust Circumference

Use the Positive Ease below for your preferred fit:
oversized: 30cm
average: 27.5cm
fitted: 25cm

Gauge
21sts / 28rows = 10cm × 10cm in Stockinette Stitch on 4.0mm needles

Materials
1100 (1150) 1200 (1300) 1400 (1500) 1600 (1700) meters of Lace weight & Fingering weight (2 strands of yarn held together throughout the pattern)
• Knitting for Olive Merino (250m/50g)
• Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225m/25g)
• Knitting Needles: 4.0mm circular needles (40cm & 80cm/100cm), 3.0mm circular needles (40cm & 80cm/100cm) for ribbing
• Spare needles for keeping sts on hold (You can substitute with scrap yarn, or smaller sized needles)
• 1 Tapestry needle for darning ends
• Scissors