Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 104 (112, 120, 128) (136, 142) (150, 158) (166, 174) cm / 41 (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.5, 56) (59, 62.25) (65.5, 68.5) “.
Length from underarm to hem: 27.5 (30, 33.5, 36.5) (39.5, 42.5, 45.5) (49, 52) (55, 58) cm / 11 (11.75, 13, 14.5) (15.5, 16.75, 18) (19.25, 20.5) (21.5, 22.75) “.
Sleeve length from underarm: 42.5 cm / 16.75” all sizes (or, desired length).
Upper sleeve circumference: 34 (34, 34, 34) (34, 42) (42, 42) (42, 42) cm / 13.5 (13.5, 13.5, 13.5) (13.5, 16.5) (16.5, 16.5) (16.5, 16.5)”.
Cuff circumference: 31 (31, 31, 31) (31, 38) (38, 38) (38, 38) cm / 12.25 (12.25, 12.25, 12.25) (12.25, 15) (15, 15) (15, 15)”.
Choose a size that is 15-25 cm / 6-10” bigger than your bust circumference for a relaxed look, or a size that is 35-50 cm / 14-19.5” bigger for a more oversized look (like in the photos).
Sample shown in size XL, Kika has a bust of approx. 89 cm / 35”.
Gauge:
20 sts x 26 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Chart B cable stitch pattern on 5 mm / US8 needles, after blocking.
22 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 10 cm/ 4” in 1 x 1 rib on 3 mm / US2.5 needles, after blocking.
Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch wire or scrap yarn.
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 sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just 80-100 cm / 32-40” needles if you’re using Magic Loop technique.
Suggested yarn:
The sweater can be worked by holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together with one strand of lace weight yarn or with one strand of DK weight yarn together with one strand of lace weight yarn.
You need approx.
2250 (2375, 2500, 2626) (2750, 2875) (3000, 3125) (3250, 3375) m /
2461 (2597, 2734, 2872) (3007, 3144) (3281, 3417) (3553, 3689) yds of fingering weight yarn
or
1125 (1190, 1250, 1315) (1375, 1440) (1500, 1565) (1625, 1690) m /
1230 (1301, 1367, 1438) (1504, 1575) (1640, 1711) (1777, 1848) yds of DK weight yarn
together with
1125 (1190, 1250, 1315) (1375, 1440) (1500, 1565) (1625, 1690) m /
1230 (1301, 1367, 1438) (1504, 1575) (1640, 1711) (1777, 1848) yds of lace weight yarn.