Francesca Sweater

* The Francesca sweater is worked top-down. First, the back is worked back and forth, shaping the shoulder slopes using increases. Then, stitches are picked up along the shoulder slopes to work the right and left fronts back and forth. After that, the fronts are joined to work the front back and forth, and stitches are cast on for the neck. Following this, the front and back are joined to work the body in the round. Next, stitches are picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves in the round. Short rows are used to ensure a good fit of the sleeves. The garment is finished with a 1x1 ribbed neckline worked in the round. * Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag [#francescasweater][1] * The light sweater in the photo is shown in Milano col.57 by LAMANA & Premia col.00 by LAMANA [SIZE-M] * The dark sweater in the photo is shown in Bergamo col.28 by LAMANA [SIZE-M] **Sizes:** **XS** / **S** / **M** / **L** / **XL** / **2XL** / **3XL** The Francesca Sweater has an oversized fit and is designed to have approx. 30 cm [11¾ 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. 30 cm [11¾ 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 88 cm [34¾ in], you should knit a size S. 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: 113 / 117 / 122 / 127 / 136 / 141 / 145 cm [44½ / 46 / 48 / 50 / 53½ / 55½ / 57 in] Length: 56 / 57 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 65 / 68 cm [22 / 22½ / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25½ / 26¾ in] **Suggested yarn:** Suggestion 1: 1 strand of Bergamo by Lamana 25 g = 65 m [71 yds] 475 / 500 / 525 / 550 / 575 / 625 / 675 g. Suggestion 2 (worked with three strands held together): 2 strands of Milano by Lamana 25 g = 180 m [197 yds], 350/375/400/400/425/450/475 g, held together with 1 strand of Premia by Lamana 25 g = 300 m [328 yds], 100/125/125/125/150/150/150 g. **Suggested needles:** Circular needles: 4.5 mm [US 7] 40, and 80 or 100 cm [16, and 32 or 40 in]. 3.5 mm [US 4] 40, and 80 or 100 cm [16, and 32 or 40 in]. **Notions:** Stitch markers. Stitch holders (or waste yarn), tapestry needle. **Gauge:** After washing and blocking: 17 sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in textured pattern 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:** INTERMEDIATE ★★★☆☆ You can read more about the difficulty levels [here][2]. [1]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/francescasweater/ [2]: https://morecaknit.com/pages/pattern-difficultly