Chainette

Chainette is an oversized V-neck sweater with dropped saddle shoulders. Decorative increases on the back and neckline, as well the intricate texture in the ribbing, provide a distinctive touch. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) **Recommended ease:** 8–9.75" / 20–25 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 37 (39.25, 41.5, 43.75) (46, 48.25, 50.5) (52.75, 59.5, 64, 68.5)” / 94 (100, 106, 111) (117, 123, 129) (134, 151, 163, 174) cm. **Body Length (underarm to hem):** / 9.5 (9.5, 10.25, 10.25) (11, 11, 12) (12, 12.5, 11, 10.25)" / 24 (24, 26, 26) (28, 28, 30) (30, 31.5, 28, 26) cm. **Sleeve Circumference:** 13.5 (13.5, 13.5, 13.5) (14.75, 14.75, 15.75) (15.75, 15.75, 17, 18)" / 34 (34, 34, 34) (37, 37, 40) (40, 40, 43, 46) cm. **Sleeve Length:** 16.5" / 42 cm or desired length. MATERIALS **Yarn:** Yarn 1:  3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) skeins of BamBoo Sock by Woollala (80% superwash merino wool, 20% bamboo, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), in the colourway Frosty Dawn. Yarn 2: 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of KidSilk by Woollala (72% fine kid mohair, 28% silk, 458 yds / 420 m – 50 g), in the colourway Frosty Dawn. Yarns 1 and 2 are held together throughout. Or approx. 1241 (1285, 1384, 1433) (1613, 1679, 1859) (1925, 2193, 2379, 2542) yds / 1135 (1175, 1265, 1310) (1475, 1535, 1700) (1760, 2005, 2175, 2325) m each of fingering- and lace-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Merilin by Isager or Tynn Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (for the fingering-weight yarn), and Mohsilko By Gabo Wool, Silk Mohair by Isager, Sensai by Ito or Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (for the lace-weight silk mohair yarn). **Needles:** US 6 / 4 mm 32–40" / 80–100 cm circular needles, US 4 / 3.5 mm 32–40" / 80–100 cm circular needles for the ribbing and i-cord neck. **Notions:** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, cable needle. GAUGE 28 sts x 32 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in 2 x 2 Twisted Rib With Chain, after blocking. CONSTRUCTION This top-down sweater begins with casting on stitches for the back, then working flat to underarms. Stitches are then picked up along the left and right front edges to shape the front neckline. The back and front are joined at underarms and worked in the round, then flat knitting is resumed to create subtle side slits at hem. Sleeves are knitted in the round from stitches picked up around the armholes and gently tapered for a flattering fit. The neckline is elegantly finished with an i-cord, completing the refined design.