Simplicity is an oversized sweater with the crew neck. It is worked seamlessly from the top down in stockinette stitch, using the raglan construction. After working the ribbing, the neck is further shaped with back and forth short rows. Then the yoke is worked in rounds with the back, front and sleeve increases along the raglan lines. After that, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the body is worked in rounds to the desired length with bottom ribbing. Finally, the sleeve stitches are picked up to work the sleeves in rounds to the desired length with bottom ribbing.

SIZES
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) to fit bust circumference 76-80 (84-88, 92-96, 100-104, 108-112, 116-120) cm / 30-32 (33-35, 36-38, 39-41, 42-44, 45-47)”.
Finished bust circumference: 107 (115, 123, 130, 138, 146) cm / 42 (45, 48, 51, 54, 57)”.
Choose the size that gives you 26 - 31 cm / 10 - 12” of positive ease at bust.

YARN
Sample shown in Katia Concept Silk Tweed (72% silk, 14% mohair, 9% PA, 5% wool), 140 m (153 yds) /50 g), 7 (8, 8, 9, 9 ,10) skeins.
Or any similar yarn approx. 980 (1050, 1120, 1190, 1260, 1330) m / 1070 (1150, 1225, 1300, 1380, 1455) yds.

GAUGE
21 sts х 33 rows = 10х10 cm / 4x4” square in stockinette stitch on main needles after blocking.

NEEDLES
Main circular needles 3.25 mm (US 3), 30 cm (12”), 40 cm (16”) and 80 cm (32”) for the body and sleeves.
Corresponding circular needles size 2.75 mm (US 2), 30 cm (12”), 40 cm (16”) and 80 cm (32”) for the neckline, sleeves and body ribbing.
Or any size of the main circular needle to obtain gauge. Corresponding circular needle size is smaller than main.

NOTIONS
5 stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, blocking tools.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Long tail cast on, knit/purl, left and right leaning increases/decreases, circular knitting, german short rows, backwards loop cast on, picking up stitches, binding off.