Sweater No. 17

Sweater No. 17 is an oversize sweater with wide sleeves. The sweater has a unique shoulder construction, combining set in sleeves and raglan construction. This exact construction provides a great, comfortable fit. The sweater is worked top down and requires minimal finishing. SIZES XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) MEASUREMENTS Length (measured from the center back, below the rib): 60 (63) 65 (66) 69 (70) cm [23.5 (24.75) 25.5 (26) 27.25 (27.5) inches]. Finished circumference: 118 (124) 133 (138) 144 (153) cm [46.5 (48.75) 52.5 (54.25) 56.75 (60) inches]. SIZE GUIDE Sweater No. 17 features an oversize fit. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 35 cm [13.75 inches]. The sizes are based on the European standard sizes, 34/XS (36/S) 38/M (40/L) 42/XL (44/XXL) and suits a bust circumference of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) cm [31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.5 (43.5-47.25) inches]. Ie.: You measure 88 cm [34.5 inches] at your widest + 35 cm [13.75 inches] = 123 cm [48.25 inches]. Meaning you would choose a size S with a circumference of 124 cm [48.75 inches]. If you are in between two sizes, choose the smaller. SUGGESTED NEEDLES 5 mm [US 8] needles (80 or 100 cm [32 inches or 40 inches]) 4 mm [US 6] needles (40 or 80 cm [16 inches or 32 inches]) GAUGE In broken rib, using 5 mm [US 8] needles. 18 sts / 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]. In rib using 4 mm [US 6] needles. 24-25 sts / 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm. MATERIALS It is suggested that you work the sweater in 1 strand of merino. For a softer look, you can add 1 strand of mohair. Heavy Merino, Knitting for Olive 50 gr. / 125 m. Colour A (shown in colour ‘Sten’): 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) gr. Colour B (shown in colour ‘Mørk Elg’): 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) gr. For a softer look, add a strand of mohair. Soft Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive 25 gr. / 225 m. Colour A: 100 (100) 100 (100) 125 (125) gr. Colour B: 75 (75) 75 (75) 75 (100) gr. Yarn alternative Pura Lana, Gepard 50 gr. / 115 m. Colour A: 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) gr. Colour B: 200 (300) 300 (350) 300 (350) gr. together with… Cashmere Lace, Gepard 25 gr. / 350 m. Colour A: 75 (75) 75 (75) 100 (100) gr Colour B: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) gr.