Sizes: Womens XS, S, M (L, XL, 2XL) 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

Finished measurements after blocking:
Where to measure cm inches
A - Chest circumference 87, 97, 107 (117, 127, 137) 147, 157, 167 cm incl. 12 – 13 cm ease 34, 38, 42 (46, 50, 54) 58, 62, 66” incl. 4¾-5¼“ ease
B - Length from underarm to hem 42, 42, 42 (41, 40, 40) 40, 40, 40 cm 16½, 16½, 16½ (16, 15½, 15½) 15½, 15½, 15½”
C - Armhole depth (from shoulder) 16.5, 18, 20 (21, 22, 23.5) 24.5, 25.5, 26.5 cm 6½, 7, 8 (8½, 9½, 9½) 9½, 10, 10½“
D - Full sleeve length 50, 50, 51.5 (51.5, 51.5, 51.5) 51.5, 52, 52 cm 19½, 19½, 20½ (20½, 20½, 20½) 20½, 20½, 20½”
E - Front neck depth 4.75 cm 2”

Blocked gauge: 12 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm 4” in Montalcini Pattern with larger needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)

Yarn: 1 strand of Pascuali Camel DK (80 m 87yd per 25gr 0.88 oz), DK-weight yarn (100% camel fibre); 717, 771, 885 (950, 1032, 1143) 1234, 1349, 1448 m 785, 844, 968 (1039, 1129, 1250) 1350, 1476, 1584 yd = 9, 10, 12 (12, 13, 15) 16, 17, 19 balls Camel DK, held together with 1 strand of Pascuali Manada (200m 219yd per 25gr 0.88 oz), Lace-weight yarn (45% Mohair, 25% Silk, 15% Merino, 15% Yak); 717, 771, 885 (950, 1032, 1143) 1234, 1349, 1448 m 785, 844, 968 (1039, 1129, 1250) 1350, 1476, 1584 yd = 4, 4, 5 (5, 6, 6) 7, 7, 8 balls of Manada.
Sample is knit in Camel DK colorway #07 “Natur” and Manada colorway #202 “Perlweiß” in size M.
Alternative yarn: 1 strand of Adriafil ‘Vitamina’ (90m 98 yd per 50g 1.76 oz), bulky weight yarn (50% Alpaca, 50% Merino); 694, 747, 857 (920, 999, 1106) 1195, 1306, 1402 m 759, 816, 937 (1007, 1093, 1210) 1307, 1428, 1533 yd = 8, 9, 10 (11, 12, 13) 14, 15, 16 balls of Vitamina.
A sample was knit in color #85 ‘Baby’ in size L (refer to Instagram @MrsFunnyValentine).“

Needles: 8 mm/US11 and 6.5 mm/US10.5 for your preferred method of working body and sleeve circumferences in the round or needle size to obtain gauge

Notions: removable stitch markers in different colors, tapestry needle, crochet hook (optional)

Construction notes: The Montalcini Sweater is a fluffy half-brioche garment worked seamlessly top down with two strands of yarn held together. It has a simple drop-down shoulder shape with short rows creating a higher back and a puffy, folded ribbed neck. All over the sweater body, a half-brioche pattern repeat is worked, which creates an interesting horizontal zig-zag effect. Brioche ribbing runs from the underarms to the split seams, which allow the garment subtle movement. The sleeves are straight and gathered at the wrists. The brioche zig-zag pattern repeats itself on the top of the sleeve and all ribbed sweater edges are finished off with an Invisible ribbed Bind-off. The soft mohair and camel sweater has an allover lace pattern that adds texture and depth to the airy and light feel of the garment. Body and sleeve length are easily adjustable.

Notions: stitch markers in different colors, tapestry needle, crochet hook (optional)

Stitch information: The Montalcini pattern repeat is both written and charted

Inspiration: This pattern was inspired by Rita Levi Montalcini, a female Italian scientist. She said: “Above all, don’t fear difficult moments. The best comes from them.”