Ivy Sweater

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The Ivy sweater is worked top down holding together one strand of merino wool of your choice and two strands of silk mohair. The yoke has a decorative lace and cable pattern with built-in increases, which make the piece a real showstopper. The silk mohair gives the garment a cosy yet elegant finish, while the balloon-shaped sleeves create a flattering and feminine shape.

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Diagram of a sweater with labeled measurements including shoulder width, sleeve length, body length, and circumference.

Sizes:

XS-S (M-L) XL-2XL (3XL- 4XL)

Finished garment measurements: 

a. Finished bust circumference: 90.5 (102.5) 107 (114) cm / 36.25 (41) 42.75 (45.75)”.

b. Length from underarm to hem: 29.5 cm / 11.5” all sizes.

c. Sleeve length from underarm: 50 cm / 20” all sizes.

d. Upper sleeve circumference: 42.5 (48) 52 (54) cm / 17 (19.25) 20.75 (21.75)”.

e. Cuff circumference: 17.5 (21) 22.5 (23.5) cm / 7 (8.5) 9 (9.5)”.

Choose the size that is 0-10 cm / 0-4” bigger than your bust circumference.

Sample in size XS-S, Kika has a bust circumference of 87 cm/ 34”. 

Gauge: 

17 sts x 25 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 5 mm (US8) needles in St st holding one strand of merino and two strands of silk mohair together (before blocking).

Needles:

3 mm (US2.5) circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use magic loop technique instead).

5 mm (US8) circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for the sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just a 80-100 cm / 32-40” needle if you’re using magic loop technique. 

Yarn: 

200 (250) 250 (300) g Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% merino wool - 235 m / 257 yds / 50 g) in color Beige 3021.

200 (250) 275 (300) g Gepard Kid Seta (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk - 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g) in color Ivory Beige 103.

The sweater is worked holding one strand of merino and two strands of silk mohair together.

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