GEMA

**This pattern has been technically edited and tested.** The sweater is worked from the top down, beginning with 1x1 twisted rib for the double folded neckband. The back of the neck is shaped using German short rows, with increases to each end of the shoulders. Stitches on the shoulder bands are set aside while the front and back pieces are then worked flat separately. After both pieces are joined at the underarm, the body is worked in the round to the hem. Sleeves are worked top-down in the round. **SIZE GUIDE** To pick the correct size, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust. The recommended ease is 10 to 25 cm / 4 to 9¾”. If your bust circumference falls between sizes, I would recommend you to choose the larger size. Please note that the finished measurements can only be achieved if the sweater is knitted in the correct gauge. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L)(XL, 2XL, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL) **FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS** 99.5 (105, 110.5, 116)(124, 135, 146)(154.5, 165.5) cm / 39 (41¼, 43½, 45½)(48¾, 53¼, 57½)(60¾, 65¼) inches **GAUGE** 14.5 sts and 21 rows / rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st with 2 strands of A Chic Blend held together, using size 5.5 mm / US 9 needle, after blocking. **YARN** 2 strands of Lanivendole A Chic Blend are held together throughout the pattern. Lanivendole A Chic Blend (20% mohair; 20% alpaca; 60% abruzzese wool; 225 m / 246 yards per 50g) Light fingering weight yarn Sample shown in “Nasturzi” and “Pan di zenzero”. Approximately 5 (5, 5, 6)(7, 7, 8)(9, 9) skeins of each colorway. **OR** Worsted weight yarn with approximately 950 (1050, 1110, 1187.5)(1365, 1505, 1682.5)(1842.5, 1980) m / 1040 (1148, 1215, 1298)(1493, 1645, 1840)(2015, 2165) yards **NEEDLES** One 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” for neckband. One 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer for hem. One 5.5 mm / US 9 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer for body. One set of 5.5 mm / US 9 DPNs or longer circular needle for working sleeves in the round. **NOTIONS** Cable needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle. **SKILL LEVEL** Intermediate Thank you, Giulia and Stefania from [LANIVENDOLE ](/yarns/brands/lanivendole) for the collaboration, dear [nami44](/people/nami44) (technical editor) and my amazing test knitters for your help and support: [Altheapu](/people/Altheapu) [sasakana](/people/sasakana) [LilyYS](/people/LilyYS) [RevaOlha](/people/RevaOlha) [EmilieCott](/people/EmilieCott) [Matildalinnea](/people/Matildalinnea) [babawdomu](/people/babawdomu) [ayseoksuz](/people/ayseoksuz) [Monkey97](/people/Monkey97) [Blagapar](/people/Blagapar) [yphilco](/people/yphilco) [ruiknits](/people/ruiknits) [NobTakai](/people/NobTakai) [fritzemann](/people/fritzemann) [robertapall1959](/people/robertapall1959) [agnesvanderveken](/people/agnesvanderveken) [Tricologie](/people/Tricologie) [Wanmin](/people/Wanmin) Share on instagram: **#gema_sweater** [1]: https://www.lanivendole.com/en/