Basia Sweater

Overview The Basia Sweater is knit top down with a drop shoulder silhouette. You start by working the shoulder panels and then pick up the back and the front. The body is knit in simple stockinette while the sleeves are knit in a textured stitch. The neckline and hem are finished with some textured lace details to complement the sleeves. The open neck and airy sleeves make this sweater perfect for layering with in the warmer months. Sizes XS-S-M-(L-XL-2X)-3X-4X-5X Measurements 91-101-111-(121-132-142)-149-159-170 These measurements are for the finished item and include 10-20cm of ease. Yarn You'll need roughly 1000-1100-1175-(1250-1350-1425) -1500-1600-1675m of a DK yarn. The sample uses Skein and the stitch natural DK. Needles -4.5 mm needles for the body -4mm needles for the cuffs -5mm needles for the sleeves -4.5mm DPN or cable needle for the wrap sts Gauge 19 stitches x 29 rows = 10cm / 4 inches knit flat and in stockinette, using 4.5mm needles, blocked.