Sweater No. 8

Sweater No. 8 is an oversized sweater with slim sleeves and high neck. The sweater is knit with drop shoulder effect and a rather tight yoke, creating a nice contrast to the sweater’s wide fit. The garment is worked from the top down in 2 x 2 rib. No final sewing is needed. SIZES XS (S) M (L) XL MEASUREMENTS Length (from shoulder): 53 (54) 57 (59) 62 cm Sleeve length (from under the armhole opening): 39 (40) 41 (42) 43 cm Width: 117 (120) 128 (131) 139 cm Size guide on the following page. RECOMMENDED NEEDLES Circular needles 4 mm (40 and 60, 80 or 100 cm) Double pointed needles 4 mm. If you knit the sleeves with the magic loop method, you don’t need the double pointed needles. Remember that the needle size is just a recommendation. Please knit a gauge swatch first to make sure your gauge is correct. GAUGE In 2 x 2 rib stitch on needle 4 mm 22 sts / 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm The given gauge is after washing and blocking. MATERIALS 500 (550) 600 (700) 750 g Arwetta, Filcolana 50 g / 210 m The sweater is knit with 2 strands of yarn. Shown in colour ‘Light Truffle’.