The Natsu Sweater is knitted in the round from the top down. It has a loose fit with wide ¾ sleeves. The sleeves are knitted with raglan increases, making the sweater seamless. The neckline is shaped using short rows.

The sweater has a positive ease of 15 – 25 cm compared to your bust measurement.

Size: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
Bust Measurement: 70-79 (80-88) 89-95 (96-105) 106-115 (116-125) cm
Chest Width: approx. 88 (98) 108 (118) 128 (138) cm
Total Length: approx. 51 (52) 54 (55) 59 (60) cm
Sleeve Length: approx. 26 cm

Yarn: Dale Lerke (115 m) color 2641 together with Dale Tynn Kidsilk Erle (287 m)
Alternative yarn for Dale Lerke: Drops Cotton Merino, Sandnes Duo
Alternative yarn for Dale Tynn Kidsilk Erle: Sandnes Tynn Silk Mohair, Tilia from Filcolana, Drops Kid Silk, or another type of thin silk mohair
Pay attention of the yardage when choosing alternative yarns. The yardage of the yarn used in the pattern is indicated in parentheses. If the alternative yarn has a shorter yardage, you may need more skeins.
Yarn Quantity: Main Color: Dale Lerke 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) skeins (color no. 0020)
Kid Silk Erle 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (4) skeins (color no. 4001)
Pattern Color: Dale Lerke 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) skeins (color no. 5845)
Kid Silk Erle 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) skeins (color no. 4023)

Recommended Needles: Circular needles 5 mm, 5.5 mm, and 6 mm (40 and 60/80 cm) or the needle size you need to get 16 stitches = 10 cm.
Gauge: 16 stitches in stockinette stitch on 6 mm needles = 10 cm.