Mira is a fitted sweater with a mesh cutout over the front and back neckline as well as along the sleeves. It is worked seamlessly from the top down. The sweater has a crew neckline, which can be opted for a turtle neck. Both have a 1x1 twisted rib stitch pattern and are shaped using German Short Rows.
The shoulders are formed using a circular yoke construction. The shirt is then separated to work the body and sleeves. Optional horizontal bust darts can be included to tailor to your measurements, including 8 different cup sizes..
The sleeve as well as the body length can be adjusted to your liking.

DIFFICULTY
The pattern is suitable for advanced knitters. All special techniques are explained step by step in pictures. Basic knowledge is nevertheless required.

SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Finished garment bust circumference:
70 (76) 82 (89.5) 100 (109) 119 (131) 147.5 cm |
27.5 (30) 32.25 (35.25) 39.25 (43) 46.75 (51.5) 58”

Included negative ease: - 9-12 cm | - 3.5-4.75”

LANGUAGES
​The pattern is available in English, German and in Spanish.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
* Merino by Knitting for Olive 250 m | 270 yards:
150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 g|3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 skeins
* or approximately -
700 (740) 790 (860) 960 (1060) 1170 (1280) 1470 meters|770 (810) 870 (940) 1050 (1160) 1280 (1400) 1610 yards of Fingering weight yarn.

NEEDLES

• Main Needles: circular needles 2.5 mm | US 1.5 | UK 12 in 40 cm | 16” & 60 cm | 24” or length that feels best
• Ribbing Needles: circular needles 2.25 mm | US 1 | UK 13 in 40 cm | 16”
• Double Pointed Needles, if you prefer working with them on smaller circumferences

SUPPLIES

• 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (10) 10 (10) 10 removable stitch marker
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn
• Measuring tape
• Darning needle

GAUGE
27 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4”
In stockinette st pattern, worked flat & in the rnd with 2.5 mm | US 1.5 | UK 12 (Main Needle), blocked and measured laid flat.

TECHNIQUES USED

• Casting on
• Knitting through the back loop
• German Short Rows with double stitches
• Increasing knit stitches using M1R, M1L
• Decreasing knit stitches using k2tog & ssk
• Backward Loop Cast On
• Binding off using your favourite stretchy method | Italian Bind Off

Illustrated explanations of the techniques are included in the pattern.

Reproduction for private use only. Reproduction, distribution and sale of this pattern in any form is prohibited. All rights reserved. © Yarn Me Up | Johanna Schütz | 2023