This pattern is in English // Denne opskrift er på engelsk.
Sweater No. 22 is an oversize, maritime inspired sweater. The fit features a dropped shoulder and wide sleeves. Details such as double knitted button bands on the one shoulder and the neat neckline with an enclosed edge result in an elegant finish. The sweater is worked from the top down.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
MEASUREMENTS
Length (measured at the center front below the neckline): 49 (49) 52 (52) 55 (55) 59 (59) cm [19.25 (19.25) 20.5 (20.5) 21.75 (21.75) 23.25 (23.25) inches]
Circumference: 117 (122) 128 (132) 136 (143) 149 (155) cm [46 (48) 50.5 (52) 53.5 (56.25) 58.5 (61) inches]
Size guide
Sweater No. 22 has an oversized fit. The smaller sizes have a larger positive ease than the larger sizes to compliment the individual body the best. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 25-30 cm [9.75-12 inches] in sizes XS-XL and 15-20 cm [6-8 inches] in sizes 2XL-4XL.
Size XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are based on European standard sizing and suit a bust circumference of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) cm [ 31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.25 (43.25-47.25) 47.25-51 (51-55) inches].
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4 mm [US 6] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches])
3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles (80 cm [40 inches])
GAUGE
In stocking stitch using 4 mm [US 6] needles.
19 sts / 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches].
The given gauge is measured after washing and blocking.
MATERIALS
Colour A
350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 500 (550) gr. Peruvian Highland Wool, Filcolana, 50 gr. / 100 m.
Colour B
200 (250) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) gr. Peruvian Highland Wool, Filcolana, 50 gr. / 100 m.
NOTE! Be aware that the amount required is calculated based on not breaking the yarn when you change colour. If you wish to break the yarn each time you change colour, calculate an extra skein of both colour A and B.
4 buttons, Ø 20-22 mm [approx. 0.75 inches]