Pandasweater 2

Design specifications: this is a top down, seamless sweater with the circular yoke in stranded colorwork. Short rows are added to shape the neckline. The sleeves and body are separated and worked in the round. The body is knitted straight, without waist shaping. All measurements are in cm and the needle sizes are EU sizes in mm.

Sizes of finished measurements below the sleeves lying flat:
1-93cm
2-98cm
3-103cm
4-108cm
5-113cm
6-118m
7-123cm
8-128cm
Choose the size that is 5 to 10cm bigger than the actual bust circumference for better fit
Yarn - used on sample Drops Alpaca (50g/167m) in black (colour A) and light camel (colour B). Any other alpaca/wool/merino yarn with the same weight-meterage ratio is also suitable.
The amount of yarn used per size:
Yarn A in grams – 325-350-375-400-425-450-475-500
Yarn B in grams– 100 for all sizes
Needles:
2.5mm circular needles of 40 and 80cm for body;
2.5mm DPNs for the sleeves (optional if you can work with magic loop);
2.0mm circular needles of 40 cm for the rib of body;
2.0mm DPNs for neck and rib under the sleeves (optional if you can work with magic loop)
Gauge – 30 sts/38 rows = 10X10cm, you can use alternative yarn that meets gauge
Skill level - intermediate (experience with short rows, stranded colorwork, cable cast on)