Winter Seashell Sweater Light (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}) — €8.5 (VAT exclusive)

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Winter Seashell Sweater has a motif that is reminiscent of a seashell. It is worked seamlessly from the top down using the simplest stitches: knit and purl stitches. No short rows nor Brioche stitch are used in the pattern, making it suitable for beginners.

This design is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.

Materials

Yarn

DK weight

Shown here: Malabrigo Caprino (80% Merino, 20% Cashmere; 150 m/164 yds, 50 g/1.76 oz skein; color #213 Pines): 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) {11, 12, 12, 13, 15} skeins.

Yardage: 835 (945, 1075, 1265, 1390) {1525, 1655, 1760, 1930, 2105} m / 910 (1030, 1175, 1385, 1520) {1670, 1810, 1925, 2110, 2300} yds, including 10% allowance

Notions

Stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle

Needles

• 3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

• 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size, for the yoke.

• 2.75 mm / US 2 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the yoke.

• 3.75 mm / US 5 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves.

Gauge

23 sts and 34 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in 2×1 rib on the largest needle (3.75 mm / US 5) worked in the round, blocked and unstretched.

Sizes

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches. For between sizes, choose the smaller size.

Finished Measurements

Finished bust circumference: 70.5 (76.5, 84.5, 100, 110.5) {115.5, 126, 131.5, 147, 160} cm / 27.75 (30.25, 33.25, 39.25, 43.5) {45.5, 49.75, 51.75, 57.75, 63} inches

This garment is intended to be worn with about 5.5-16 cm / 4-7 inches of negative ease.

Shown in size 1, modeled with 8.5 cm / 3.25 inches of negative ease.

Required Skills

Increases, knitting in the round

Winter Seashell Sweater Light (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}) — €8.5 (VAT exclusive)

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