Aurinko

> If you purchase 5 or more patterns from my Ravelry Store at the same time (be sure to place them all on your cart before checking out), you will automatically receive a 25% discount. Elegant V-neck sweater with ¾ length sleeves. The sweater is worked seamlessly from top down and requires minimal finishing. The work begins with the back neck section of the ribbed collar. Stitches for fronts, sleeves and back are picked up from the edge of the collar and the upper body is worked in one piece, ribbed collar included. When the raglan increases and V-neck shaping are completed, sleeve stitches are placed on hold and body is worked in the round towards the hem. Sleeve stitches are then placed back on needles and the sleeves are worked in the round towards the cuffs. * Aurinko means sun in Finnish. PATTERN INFORMATION SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Bust circumference of the finished sweater: 33 ¾ (37 ¾, 41 ¾, 45 ¾, 49 ¾, 53 ¾, 57 ¾, 61 ¾)” / 84 (94, 104, 114, 124, 134, 144, 154) cm To fit the actual bust 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” / 70 (80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm Designed to be worn with approximately 5 ¾” / 14 cm of positive ease. Shown in size S. YARN 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins Isager Merilin (228 yds / 208 m per 50 g skein, 80 % wool, 20 % flax); shown in color 59, or approximately 955 (1060, 1180, 1305, 1430, 1540, 1705, 1815) yds / 870 (970, 1080, 1190, 1305, 1405, 1555, 1655) m Fingering weight yarn. NEEDLES For main body, raglans and sleeves: US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer US 4 / 3.5 mm double pointed needles (or a long circular needle if using Magic loop technique) one spare needle in the same size (a double pointed needle works well) for joining fronts For body and sleeve ribbings: US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer US 3 / 3.25 mm double pointed needles (or a long circular needle if using Magic loop technique) NOTIONS 6 stitch markers (4 raglan markers, 2 markers for the collar pattern) row counter waste yarn for holding stitches tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends GAUGE 24 sts and 34 rows in Stockinette stitch using larger needles = 4” / 10 cm after blocking Use the needle size that gives you the correct gauge.