The SEMPRE SWEATER is a top down turtleneck sweater with raglan sleeves and no seams. SEMPRE SWEATER does not require stitching or a lot of finishing work. The front, back and sleeves up to the armholes are worked together. The front and back pattern does not require any special skills, and the sleeves are knitted in stockinette stitch. The sleeves are worked in the round with double pointed needles or using the magic loop method.

Size guide XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)  are designed to fit a bust circumference   80-88 (89-96) 97-104 (105-112) 113-120 (121-130) cm. The meansurements for the finished garment are given on first page of the pattern.

Yarns:    Number of suggested yarn skeins – FINE MERINO WOOL Gabo Wool (100% merino wool; 50g = 105m / 115 yds ) 550g (600g) 650g (750g) 800g (900g)
Number of alternative yarn skeins – LIMA DROPS (65% wool, 35% alpaca; 50g = 100m / 109 yds) 600g (650g) 700g (800g) 850g (950g)
Needles:  3 mm (US 2 1/2)  and 4 mm (US6)  40, 80, 100 cm (16,32,40 inches) circular needles,   3 mm (US 2 1/2)  and  4 mm (US6) double-pointed needles                                                                                                         Notions: 9 closed stich markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 25 sts x 33 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

Finished measurements:
Chest circumference (cm) 80-88 89-96 97-104 105-112 113-120 120-130
Length (measured on the middle back/front) (cm) 51 51 53 55 57 57
Sleeve length from the armpit (cm) 40 (40) 40 (40) 40 (40)

This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf file to your e-mail after purchase.