Joan sweater

While inspired by classic saddle shoulder men’s sweater, the sweater has lots of femenine details. Cropped silhouette and a relaxed fit to ensure a great fit. Detailed neck shaping with double crew folded neckline. Wide sleeves add a retro touch featuring our signature decreases. Made from pure, long-lasting yarn. Perfect for tucking into high-waisted trousers. **LEVEL** Intermediate (2/3) **YARN** 8 (8, 8, 8, 9) (9, 9, 9, 10) skeins of Loch Lomond by BC Garn (50g =150 m/ 164 yards) (100% organic wool). The sweater is worked holding one strand of yarn.For the sample, we used Loch Lomond in colorway 19. Alternative yarn: Isager Alpaca 2 (50g =250 m/ 273 yards) (50% wool 50% alpaca) HELD DOUBLE. **NEEDLES** 3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles, cable length 80 or 100 cm / 32 or 40” for neckband and ribbing. 4 mm / US 6 circular needles, cable length 80 or 100 cm / 32 or 40” for the main body. **GAUGE** 22 stitches x 32 rounds = 10 cm / 4” on 4 mm / US 6 needles in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)This sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 25 cm / 9.8” of positive ease at bust. Finished bust circumference: 105 (110, 115, 120, 125) (130, 135, 145, 150) cm / 40.9 (42.9, 44.8, 46.8, 48.7) (50.7, 52.6, 56.5, 58.5)“. Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) are intended to fit a real bust circumference of about 80 (85, 90, 95, 100) (105, 110, 120, 125) cm / 31.4 (33.4, 35.4, 37.4, 39.3) (41.3, 43.3, 47.2, 49.2)”.