umma sweater

Umma sweater is the third design in the Umma collection with its characteristic criss-cross effect that creates an opening at the front. New signature details have been added, such as a 2 x 2 rib from the neckline all the way down the sleeves and at the sides, and the edges along the fronts and at the hem are double knitted. **CONSTRUCTION** Umma sweater is worked top down, beginning with the ribbing on the collar. You then separate for shoulders and pick up stitches for the inner front. Short rows are worked along with increases around the shoulder stitches. The work is then split, and the two fronts and the back are all worked separately until after the armholes where they are joined again. The rest of the body is worked flat in one piece. Stitches for sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. **TECHNIQUES** Familiarity with short rows (in this case German Short Rows), double knitting, the backwards loop Cast-On method and raglan increases is recommended. Several of them are worked at the same time and on both the right side and the wrong side of the work. **LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY** This pattern is categorized as difficult. **SIZES** 1 (2) 3 (4) **Chest circumference of finished garment (without taking the opening at the front into account):** 120 (130) 140 (150) cm / 47.2 (51.1) 55.1 (59)" **Length of back (without collar)**: 55 (60) 65 (66) cm / 21.6 (23.6) 25.6 (26)" **Sleeve length (from underarm armhole to cuff):** 44 (43) 42 (41) cm / 17.3 (16.9) 16.5 (16)" ***Sizing:*** I would recommend sizing a bit down for a positive ease of a least 15-20 cm / 5.9-7.9" and a maximum of 35 cm /13.7". **YARN AND GAUGE** The sweater is worked in 1 strand YAK from Lang Yarns. (50 g / 120 m, 70% Virgin wool, merino extrafine - mulesing free, 30% Yak) throughout. **Yardage:** 11 (12) 14 (15) balls / 550 (600) 700 (750) g *Please note:* Should you wish the garment to be longer, yarn amounts will vary from those indicated here. **The colourway shown in the photo**: 0068 **Suggested needles** 5 mm / US 8 cable needle (80, 60-40 cm / 32", 24-16") 3,5 mm / US 4 cable needle (80, 60-40 cm / 32", 24-16") **Gauge:** 17 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in st st/ 4" on a 5 mm / US 8 needle before washing and blocking. 16 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm in st st/ 4" on a 5 mm / US 8 after washing and blocking.