Gingerbread Sweater

> Espace Tricot is a yarn store in > Montreal, Canada. [Discover our yarns > here!][1] > > When you are shopping with us for > yarns for this pattern, include a note > at checkout and we will happily > include it for free with your order. The GINGERBREAD SWEATER is a basic raglan pullover which is knit in the round from the top down and features twisted rib at the neck, cuffs, and hem. It has a boxy, ultra-cropped silhouette - a shape that is easy to wear over dresses and tunics or with high-waisted skirts and pants. Consider it the little sister to our Bright Side sweater – the Gingerbread Sweater uses different needle sizes, a gathered cuff, and a split hem to create relaxed feminine detailing. **YARN** Knitting for Olive MERINO (100% Merino); 273 yds (250 m) / 50g 4 (4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) balls Shown in 'Caramel' Held with Camarose MIDNATSSOL (54% Alpaca, 36% Tencel, 10% Merino); 219 yds (200m) / 25g 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7, 7) balls Shown in ' 9548 Kastaniebrun' OR 889 (983, 999, 1196) (1248, 1344, 1427, 1526) m / 972 (1075, 1195, 1308) (1365, 1469, 1561, 1669) yds of fingering weight yarn and 800 (856, 951, 1041) (1086, 1169, 1242, 1328) m / 846 (936, 1040, 1138) (1188, 1278, 1358, 1452) yds of a stranding yarn. **TOOLS** For neck, cuff, and body ribbing: 16” circular needles: 3 mm (US 2.5) – or 1 mm smaller than gauge needle. For body: 16”, 24”, and 32” circular needles: 4 mm (US 6) – or size needed to obtain gauge 4 stitch markers to indicate beginning of round and raglan increase points Stitch holders or waste yarn to place sleeve stitches on hold Tapestry needle to weave in ends **GAUGE** 21 sts and 28 rnds = 10 cm / 4” after blocking with main gauge needles **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) Finished circumference: 43 (46.75, 50.75, 53.75) (56, 59, 61.25, 64.25)” 110 (119, 129, 137) (143, 150, 156, 164) cm Measurements above are given for the finished circumference measured at the end of the raglan increases (i.e., at underarms). This sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 10” / 25.5 cm of positive ease; however, this is just a guide.  Some people prefer a closer fit; do not be afraid to select an option that provides somewhat less than the suggested ease according to your own preferences. [1]: www.espacetricot.com l