Sweater No. 30

Sweater No. 30 is an oversized sweater with a high collar, distinctive saddle shoulders, and unique details. The back and yoke are shaped with short rows to ensure a good fit. The sleeves are designed to be wide at the top and taper at the cuffs. The collar can be worked short or long, allowing it to be worn as is or folded into a turtleneck. The sweater is worked from the top down, so you can try it on as you go and adjust it to your measurements. SIZES XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 108 (112) 121 (128) 134 (141) 148 (154) cm [42.5 (44) 47.75 (50.5) 52.75 (55.5) 58.25 (60.75) inches] Length (measured at the center back): 54 (55) 57 (58) 60 (61) 62 (63) cm [21.25 (21.75) 22.5 (23) 23.5 (24) 24.5 (24.75) inches] Size guide Sweater No. 30 has an oversized fit. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 20-25 cm [8-10 inches] for sizes XS-XL and approx. 15-20 cm [6-8 inches] for sizes 2XL-4XL. The positive ease is designed to provide the most flattering fit for each size. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are equivalent to European standard sizes and suit a bust circumference of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) cm [31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.25 (43.25-47.25) 47.25-51.25 (51.25-55) inches]. For example: You measure 88 cm [34.75 inches] at your widest + 20-25 cm [7.75-9.75 inches] = 108-113 cm [42.5-44.5 inches]. Therefore, you should knit a size S, which has a finished circumference of 112 cm [44 inches]. Sweater No. 30 is ideal for an extra-oversized fit. The model is usually wearing size S and in the picture she wears size L. SUGGESTED NEEDLES 5 mm [US 8] circular needles (80 or 100 cm) [32 or 40 inches] 4 mm [US 6] circular needles (80 or 100 cm and 40 cm) [32 or 40 and 16 inches] GAUGE In stocking stitch using 5 mm [US 8]. 18 sts / 27 rows =10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]. The given gauge is measured after washing and blocking. MATERIALS 450-500 (500) 550 (600-650) 650 (700) 700 (750) Yak, Lang Yarns, 50 gr / 120 m. Work the sweater using a single strand of yarn.