Amalie sweater – Biches & Bûches no. 8

Construction of Amalie’s sweater: The sweater is worked top-down, in stockinette stitch in the round with raglan increases. It has a ribbing at the neck, the lower body border and the sleeves. The stitches for the sleeves are placed on holders while you continue working the back and the front stitches. The sleeves are also worked top-down in the round. Dimensions of the finished sweater: Small: chest circumference 104cm/41” – total length 64cm/25.25” - length from underarms and down 39cm/15.5” - sleeve length 40cm/15.75" Medium: chest circumference 112cm/44"/ - total length 66cm/26” - length from underarms and down 39cm/15.5” - sleeve length 40cm/15.75” Large: chest circumference 124cm/49” – total length 66cm/26" - length from underarms and down 39cm/15.5” - sleeve length 40cm/15.75" X-Large: chest circumference 136cm/53.5” – total length 69cm/27.25" - length from underarms and down 39cm/15.5” - sleeve length 34cm/13.5" 2x-large: chest circumference 148cm/58” – total length 70cm/27.5" - length from underarms and down 39cm/15.5” - sleeve length 34cm/13.5" Ease : the sweater is intended to have approx. 20-24cm/8-9.5” positive ease in chest circumference. Yarn Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool Color 1: Dark Grey 300/400/400/400/500g + Color 2: Grey Beige 200/200/200/200/300g Tension/gauge 16 sts and 24 rounds = 10x10 cm/4” over stockinette stitch, worked in the round. Suggested Needle Sizes 4.5 mm/UK7/US7 circular needles or the size to obtain gauge.