• The Paul Sweater is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, the left and right shoulders are worked separately before being joined into a single piece. After that, stitches are picked up to work the back. Then, stitches are picked up again to work the right and left fronts. German Short Rows are used to ensure a comfortable fit at the shoulders. Once all the parts are completed, they are joined for knitting in the round. Next, stitches are picked up to work the neckline in a 1x1 rib, worked in the round. Finally, the stitches are picked up to work the sleeves in the round.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #paul_sweater

• The gray sweater in the photo is knitted in Pernilla by @filcolana (col. marzipan) & Kid Seta by @gepardgarn (col.103)

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Paul Sweater has a slightly oversized fit and is designed to have approx. 20 cm 7¾ in of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 20 cm 7¾ in larger than your actual bust circumference.

The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 /110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in.

Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm 35 in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the sweater to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
105 / 110 / 115 / 120 / 126 / 133 / 140 cm
41¼ / 43¼ / 45¼ / 47¼ / 49½ / 52¼ / 55 in
Length:
56 / 57 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 64 / 67 cm
22 / 22½ / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25¾ / 26½ in

Suggested yarn:
Worked with two strands held together:
300-350 / 350 / 350-400 / 400 / 450 / 500 / 500-550 g Pernilla by Filcolana 50 g = 175 m 191 yds or All Day by Gepard Garn 50 g = 175 m 191 yds or Fine Merino by Majo Garn 50 g = 175 m 191 yds .
held together with
125 / 125 / 150 / 150 / 175 / 175 / 200 g Tilia by Filcolana 25 g = 210m 230 yds or Kid Seta by Gepard Garn 25 g = 210m 230 yds or Pearl Mohair by Majo Garn 25 g = 210m 230 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
4 mm US 6 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
3 mm US 2½ 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
Double-pointed needles:
3 mm US 2½ or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique.

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
22 sts x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US 6 needles.
31 sts x 29-30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 1x1 rib on 3 mm US 2½ needles.
Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.

Difficulty:
INTERMEDIATE ★★★☆☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.