Stay Up Till Dawn Sweater

The Stay Up till Dawn sweater is knitted top down on 8 mm (US11) needles using a chunky yarn. This is a really nice project to try out if you’ve never knitted a top-down raglan sweater before – it’s quick to knit and the pattern is easy to follow. The idea for the sweater stemmed from wanting to continue to wear my floral dresses throughout the colder seasons. It’s why the design is slightly cropped and boxy combined with voluminous sleeves – features that work well paired with a light dress. Get ready to snuggle up in this beauty and be prepared for your friends asking you to knit one for them too – it’s that cosy! **SIZES:** XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) *Note! In the original pattern sizes go up to 2XL, this pattern is updated and goes up to 4XL.* **FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:** **Finished bust circumference:** 131 (138) 142 (152.5) 156.5 (160) 167 (174.5) cm / 52.25 (55.25) 56.75 (61) 62.5 (64) 65.75 (68.75)”. **Length from shoulder to hem:** 48.5 (49) 51 (52.5) 54 (56) 57 (58) cm / 19.25 (19.5) 20 (20.75) 21.5 (22) 22.5 (23)”. **Sleeve length from underarm:** 48 cm / 19” all sizes. **Upper sleeve circumference:** 52 (53.5) 55.5 (58) 60 (62) 64 (66) cm / 20.75 (21.5) 22.25 (23.25) 24 (24.75) 25 (26)”. **Cuff circumference:** 22 (23.5) 25.5 (27.5) 29 (29) 29 (30) cm / 8.75 (9.5) 10.25 (11) 11.75 (11.75) 11.75 (12)”. Choose the size that is 20-30 cm / 8-12” bigger than your bust circumference for a relaxed fit. Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25". **GAUGE:** 11 sts x 18 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 8 mm (US11) needles in St st, after blocking. **NEEDLES:** 6 mm (US10) circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use magic loop technique instead). 8 mm (US11) circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body and 40-60 cm / 16-24” for the sleeves or just a 80- 100 cm / 32-40” needle if you’re using magic loop technique.