Bere Sweater

> Now available as an individual pattern > or part of the [digital club][1]! This > will include all the patterns, > workshops, and zoom lives from the > Celtic Knits Club 2024. [Yarn kits are > also available here][2]. This sweater uses large dramatic cables to create a sweater that will really stand out. It is knit in the round from the bottom up, dividing at the armhole. The sleeves are then knit from the top down using short row shaping to create the sleeve cap. **SIZES To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To:** 32.25 (37.25, 42.25, 47.25, 52.5, 57.5, 62.5)” / 82 (94.5, 107.5, 120, 133.5, 146, 158.5) cm *2 - 5” / 5-12.5 cm of positive ease recommended.* **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust Circumference:** 34.25 (39.25, 44.25, 49.25, 54.5, 59.5, 64.5)” / 87 (99.5, 112.5, 125, 138.5, 151, 164) cm *Size 39.25” / 99.5 cm modelled with 3.25”/ 8.5 cm positive ease.* **Length from Back of Neck:** 22.75 (23.25, 23.75, 24.25, 25.25, 26, 26.5)” / 58 (59, 60.5, 61.5, 64, 66, 67.5) cm **YARN** Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Sea Spray, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins **Approximate Yardage:** 975 (1085, 1200, 1295, 1456, 1604, 1726) yds / 893 (994, 1100, 1186, 1337, 1469, 1581) m **NEEDLES & NOTIONS** US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes if desired) US size 8 / 5 mm dpns if magic loop not used for sleeves US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes) for Ribbing US size 7 / 4.5 mm dpns if magic loop not used for Ribbing for sleeves *Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter's gauge is unique.* Tapestry needle, waste yarn or spare needle, 14 markers. **GAUGE** 17 sts and 26 rows / rnds = 4" / 10 cm in St St with larger needle 19 sts and 26 rows / rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Ribbing with larger needle Crosshatch Cable (45 sts) measures 7.5” / 19 cm across Right or Left Cable (21 sts) measures 3.5” / 9 cm across [1]: https://stolenstitches.com/products/celtic-knits-club-2024-digital-option [2]: https://stolenstitches.com/products/bere-sweater-yarn-kit