Basically Perfect Sweater

**Sizes:** (XXS, XS) (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL) **Finished garment measurements:** Bust circumference: (91, 98) (111, 122, 131) (140, 146,5, 155.5) (166.5, 175.5) cm / Length from underarm to hem: (30, 31) (31, 32, 33) (33, 34, 35) (35, 36) cm / (11.75, 12.25) (12.25, 12.75, 13) (13, 13.25, 13.5) (13.5, 13.75)” (or desired length). Sleeve length from underarm to hem: 52 cm / 20.5” all sizes (or desired length). Upper sleeve circumference: (30, 31) (32, 33.5, 34.5) (35.5, 36.5, 38 ) (39, 40) cm / (11.75, 12.25) (12.5, 13, 13.5) (14, 14.25, 15) (15.25, 15.75)”. Cuff circumference: (23, 24) (25, 26, 27) (28, 29, 30) (31, 32) cm / (9, 9.5) (9.75, 10.25, 10.5) (11, 11.5, 11.75) (12.25, 12.5)”. The Basically Perfect sweater is designed to have about 20-30 cm / 8-12” positive ease for a relaxed fit. Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”. **Gauge:** 18 sts x 25 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US8 needles, after blocking. 20 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in 1 x 1 rib on 3 mm / US2.5 needles, after blocking. **Needles:** 3 mm / US2.5: circular needle 80-100 cm / 32-40” for rib hem, and DPNs for sleeve rib cuffs and front edge placket (or, use Magic Loop technique). 5 mm / US8: circular needle 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, and circular needle 40 cm / 16” for sleeves or DPNs (or, use Magic Loop technique). **Notions:** Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn. **Suggested yarn:** You can work the sweater with one strand of sport weight yarn (300-360 m/ 310-370 yds/ 50 g) or combine a fingering weight yarn together with one or two strands of lace weight yarn to create an airy and light fabric. When worked with one strand of sport weight yarn, you need approx.: (425, 425) (425, 500, 500) (575, 575, 600) (700, 700) g of sport weight yarn. **Sample knitted with yarns:** (200, 200) (200, 225, 225) (250, 250, 300) (325, 325) g of Filcolana Merci (50% wool, 50% cotton - 200 m / 210 yds / 50 g) in color Natural White 101 together with (125, 125) (125, 150, 150) (175, 175, 175) (200, 200) g of Filcolana Alva (100% alpaca - 175 m / 185 yds/ 25g) in color Natural White 101 together with (100, 100) (100, 125, 125) (150, 150, 150) (175, 175) g of Filcolana Tilia (75% kid mohair, 15% silk - 210 m / 220 yds/ 25 g) in color Natural White 101. The sweater is worked by holding three strands together.