Micaela Sweater

* The Micaela Sweater is worked from the top down, starting with the yoke. Short rows are used to shape the back and neckline for a perfect fit. Then, the back and front are worked separately. Afterward, the front and back are joined, and the knitting continues in the round. Stitches are picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up to complete the neckline in the round. * Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag [#micaelasweater][1] * The white garment in the photo is shown in Brushlight col.101 by Cardiff [SIZE-M] * The grey garment in the photo is shown in Premia col.03 by Lamana [SIZE-M] * The caramel garment in the photo is shown in No.10 col.5875 by Önling [SIZE-M] **Sizes:** **XS** / **S** / **M** / **L** / **XL** / **2XL** / **3XL** The Micaela Sweater has an oversized fit and is designed to have approximately 20 cm [7¾ 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 approximately 20 cm [7¾ 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 choose the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 92 cm [36½ in], you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose your size based on how loose you prefer the tee to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements as a reference can be helpful when deciding which size to select. **Finished measurements:** Circumference 102 / 107 / 112 / 117 / 122 / 130 / 140 cm [40½ / 42 / 44 / 46 / 48 / 51¼ / 55 in] Length 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 64 cm [20½ / 21¼ / 22 / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25¼ in] **Suggested yarn:** Suggestion 1: knitting with one strand of yarn throughout the process: 150 / 150 / 175 / 200 / 200 / 225 / 250 g Brushlight by Cardiff Cashmere 25 g = 138 m [151 yds]. Suggestion 2: knitting with two strands of yarn held together throughout the process: 175 / 175 / 200 / 225 / 225 / 250 / 275 g No.10 by Önling 25 g = 210 m [230 yds]. Suggestion 3: knitting with three strands of yarn held together throughout the process: 200 / 225 / 225 / 250 / 275 / 275 / 300 g Premia by Lamana Yarns 25 g = 300 m [328 yds]. **Suggested needles:** Circular needles: 5 mm [US 8] 40 cm, and 80 or 100 cm [16, and 32 or 40 in] 4.5 mm [US 7] 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 in] 3.5 mm [US 4] 40 cm [16 in] 6 mm [US 10] 40 cm [16 in] Double-pointed needles or long circular needles for the Magic Loop: 4.5 mm [US 7] **Notions:** Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, thin smooth contrast color yarn approx. 3 m [3.2 yds], tapestry needle. **Gauge:** After washing and blocking: 18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10cm [4 x 4 in] in stockinette stitch on 5 mm [US 7] needles. 23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10cm [4 x 4 in] in 1x1 rib on 3.5 mm [US 4] 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/micaelasweater [2]: https://morecaknit.com/pages/pattern-difficultly