Chantal Sweater

* The Chantal sweater is worked from the top down in slip stitch. First, the left and right shoulders are worked separately. Then, stitches are picked up to work the right and left fronts, shaping the neckline with increases, after which they are joined with additional stitches picked up for the neckline to knit the front straight down to the armholes. After that, stitches are picked up to work the back. German Short Rows are used on both the front and back to ensure a comfortable fit at the shoulders. Once all the parts are completed, they are joined for knitting in the round. Next, stitches are picked up to work the neckline in a 2x2 rib, worked in the round, which is then folded and attached to the wrong side. Finally, the stitches are picked up to work the sleeves in the round. * Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag [#chantalsweater][1] * The light sweater in the photo is knitted with Wild & Soft [col. 101] by Gepard and Tilia [col. 101] by Filcolana. * The dark sweater in the photo is knitted with Wild & Soft [col. 499] by Gepard and Kid Seta [col. 590] by Gepard. **Sizes:** **XS** / **S** / **M** / **L** / **XL** / **2XL** / **3XL** The Chantal Sweater has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approx. 15 cm [6 in] of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment's measurements will be approx. 15 cm [6 in] larger than your actual bust circumference. The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 /110-120 / 120-130 cm [31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in]. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm [35 in], you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the sweater to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select. **Finished measurements:** **Circumference:** 101 / 106 / 112 / 118 / 124 / 130 / 140 cm [39¾ / 41¾ / 44 / 46½ / 48¾ / 51¼ / 55 in] **Length:** 56 / 57 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 65 / 68 cm [ 22 / 22½ / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25½ / 26¾ in] **Suggested yarn:** Worked with two strands held together: 250 / 300 / 300 / 350 / 350 / 400 / 400 g Wild & Soft by Gepard Garn 50 g = 240 m [262 yds] **held together with** 150 / 150 / 175 / 175 / 200 / 200 / 225 g Kid Seta by Gepard Garn 25 g = 210m [230 yds]. **Suggested needles:** Circular needles 4.5 mm [US 7] 40, and 80 or 100 cm [16, and 32 or 40 in] 3 mm [US 2½] 40, and 80 or 100 cm [16, and 32 or 40 in] Double-pointed needles: 3 mm [US 2½] or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique. **Notions:** Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle. **Gauge:** After washing and blocking: 26 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in slip stitch on 4.5 mm [US 7] needles. Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge. **Difficulty:** ADVANCED ★★★★☆ You can read more about the difficulty levels [here][2]. [1]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/chantalsweater/ [2]: https://morecaknit.com/pages/pattern-difficultly