• The Carlotta sweater is worked from the top down in a slip stitch pattern. First, the left and right shoulders are worked separately. Then, stitches are picked up to work the back. After that, stitches are picked up to work the right and left fronts, with increases to shape the V-neck. German Short Rows are used in both the front and back to ensure a comfortable fit at the shoulders. Once all parts are completed, they are joined to work the body in the round. Next, stitches are picked up to work the sleeves in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up to work the V-neckline in a 1x1 rib, knitted in the round using three different colors.

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

The light sweater shown in the photo is made with Pernilla col.977 (main) & col.201, col.102, col.101 (additional) by Filcolana SIZE M.

The grey sweater shown in the photo is made with Como col.28M (main) & col.48M, col.00, col.01 (additional) by LAMANA SIZE M.

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL

Size guide:
The Carlotta Sweater has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approx. 15 cm 6 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. 15 cm 6 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 92 cm 36½ in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the garment to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
101 / 106 / 112 / 118 / 124 / 130 / 140 cm
39¾ / 41¾ / 44 / 46½ / 48¾ / 51¼ / 55 in
Length:
56 / 57 / 58 / 59 / 61 / 63 / 65 cm
22 / 22½ / 22¾ / 23¼ / 24 / 24¾ / 25½ in

Suggested yarn:
Filcolana (4 colors; yarn held single throughout):
Main color: 450 / 450 / 500 / 550 / 550 / 600 / 650 g Pernilla by Filcolana 50 g = 175 m 191 yds.
V-neck:
Color A: 10 g Pernilla by Filcolana 50 g = 175 m 191 yds.
Color B: 6 g Pernilla by Filcolana 50 g = 175 m 191 yds.
Color C: 4 g Pernilla by Filcolana 50 g = 175 m 191 yds.

Lamana (4 colors; yarn held single throughout):
Main color: 300 / 325 / 350 / 375 / 400 / 425 / 450 g Como by Lamana 25 g = 120 m 131 yds.
V-neck:
Color A: 8 g Como by Lamana 25 g = 120 m 131 yds.
Color B: 5 g Como by Lamana 25 g = 120 m 131 yds.
Color C: 3 g Como by Lamana 25 g = 120 m 131 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
4.5 mm US 7 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:
30 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in slip stitch pattern on 4.5 mm US 7 needles.
28 sts x 32 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:
ADVANCED ★★★★☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.