Vanilla's Big Sister Sweater

**Purchase This Pattern at [The Woolly Thistle][1] and Save $1** **[Kits for this Sweater are available at The Woolly Thistle][2]** **You can also purchase a companion course to help you knit this sweater at https://thewoollythistle.com/products/knit-the-big-sister-course** Pattern details: Sizing: This simple top down raglan sweater is available in nine sizes. Finished chest circumference: 34½ (39, 43¾, 48, 51¼, 57, 62, 66¼, 70½)" 88 (99, 111, 122, 133, 145, 157, 168, 179) cm This sweater is intended to be worn with approx 4-6 in / 6-15 cm of positive ease. Shown in size 3. If you’re unsure of which size to knit, add 4-6" ease to your chest measurement OR measure a sweater that has the fit you would like, and compare to finished chest circumferences listed above. Yarn: The sweater is knitted holding two strands together. Rauma Fivel which is a worsted weight yarn is held together with Rauma Plum and is knitted on a US 10 or size needed to meet gauge. The finished sweater is a relaxed fit with 3/4 length sleeve, round neck and split hem. Yardage Requirements: Total Yardage Requirements if using 1 strand (bulky weight) or 2 strands (worsted weight held with lace weight mohair/silk): 545 (654, 763, 872, 981, 1090, 1199, 1308, 1417) yards Gauge: With one strand of each yarn held together, 15 sts and 20 rnds / rows to 4"/10cm, in stockinette stitch, worked in the round and flat, after blocking Needles & Notions: US 10/ 6mm long circular needle and DPNs, for body and sleeves (or whatever size needle to obtain gauge. 24-40" / 60-100cm long depending on the size you are knitting. US 8/ 5mm short circular needle and DPNs for neck edging and cuffs Stitch markers Blunt tapestry needle Waste yarn or stitch holders Skills Required: Cast on, Join in the round, Knit stockinette, Add new yarn, Knit Front Back (KFB), Bind off [1]: https://thewoollythistle.com/products/big-sister-sweater-pattern-by-corinne-tomlinson [2]: https://thewoollythistle.com/products/vanillas-big-sister-sweater-by-corinne-tomlinson-in-rauma-fivel-and-plum