Burgundy Wine Sweater

The inspiration for this sweater comes from the beautiful yarn in the Dark Burgundy Grey colourway from Biches & Bûches. Inspired by this rich, deep hue of burgundy. I wanted to create a timeless piece that is comfortable, cosy, and elegant, while also being a joy to knit. The sweater is worked from the top down with the raglan increases on the yoke. First, the collar is knitted, followed by the short rows to slightly raise the back of the neck. Once the yoke is done, the body and sleeves are separated. First, the body is knitted in the round, followed by the sleeves. The hem is knitted flat to create a slit on the sides. **SIZING/ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** **Sizes:** 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9) **Finished chest circumference:** 95 (105, 115, 125) (135, 140, 150) (160, 170) cm/ 38 (42, 46, 50) (54, 56, 60) (64, 68)". *The sweater is designed to have approx. 20–25 cm/ 8–10" of positive ease at the chest, but choose your size according to the finished chest measurement that best matches your desired fit.* **Raglan depth:** 26 (27.5, 28, 29.5) (30.5, 31, 31) (31.5, 32.5) cm/ 10.5 (11, 11.25, 11.75) (12.25, 12.5, 12.5) (12.5, 13)". **Length from underarm to hem:** 34 cm/ 13.5" (back), 32 cm/ 12.75" (front) for all sizes (adjustable). **Upper arm circumference:** 35 (37.5, 41, 44.5) (47, 48, 52) (55.5, 59.5) cm/ 14 (15, 16.5, 17.75) (18.75, 19.25, 20.75) (22.25, 23.75)". **Cuff circumference:** 34 (36.5, 36.5, 38) (39, 39, 40) (40, 41) cm/ 13.5 (14.5, 14.5, 15) (15.5, 15.5, 16) (16, 16.5)". **Sleeve length from underarm to cuff:** 38 cm/ 15.2" for all sizes (adjustable). **YARN** 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11) (12, 13) skeins of Le Petit Lambswool Biches & Bûches (100% lambswool, 50 g/ 1.76 oz = approx. 248 m/ 270 yds) in Dark Burgundy Grey colourway (two strands held together) or 1620 (1800, 1980, 2180) (2360, 2450, 2640) (2830, 3040) m/ 1770 (1970, 2170, 2380) (2580, 2680, 2890) (3090, 3320) yds of two fingering weight strands held together or 810 (900, 990, 1090) (1180, 1225, 1320) (1415, 1520) m/ 885 (985, 1085, 1190) (1290, 1340, 1445) (1545, 1660) yds of DK yarn. *Sample: size 2, with 25 cm/ 10" of positive ease at the chest.* **NEEDLES** 4.5 mm (US7) circular needles, at least 80 cm/ 32" for the body and hem. 4.5 mm (US7) DPNs, small circumference or magic loop needles for the sleeves. 3.5 mm (US4) DPNs, small circumference or magic loop needles for the sleeve cuffs. 3.5 mm (US4) circular needles 40–60 cm/ 16–24" for the neckband. **GAUGE** 17 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/ 4" in st st on 4.5 mm (US7) needles, after blocking. **NOTIONS** Stitch holders, stitch markers, a tapestry needle. **TECHNIQUES** Backward loop CO, cable CO, knitting flat, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, tubular BO, wrap & turn short rows.