Lysa Sweater

**About** Lysa Sweater is an oversized knit with a relaxed fit and two defined lines running from the saddles down along the sleeves, creating a modern and balanced design with distinctive details. Lysa Sweater is worked top down. First, two saddles are worked back and forth on circular needles. Stitches are then picked up along one side of the saddles while stitches are cast on for the back neckline. The back is worked back and forth with short rows. Stitches are then picked up along the other side of the saddles, and the front is shaped in the same way with short rows. The work is joined in the round below the armholes and the body is worked in the round on circular needles. The ribbing is worked back and forth and finished with a side slit. Stitches are then picked up along the armholes and the sleeves are worked in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up for the neckline, which is worked in the round on circular needles. **Sizes** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) **Measurements** Bust circumference: 112 (117) 123 (128) 134 (143) cm [44 (46) 48½ (50½) 52¾ (56¼) in] Length (center back): 55 (56) 57 (59) 61 (63) cm [21¾ (22) 22½ (23¼) 24 (24¾) in] **Size Guide** Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) are designed to fit a bust circumference of approximately 80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) cm [31½–33½ (33½–35½) 35½–37½ (37½–39½) 39½–43¼ (43¼–47¼) in]. Lysa Sweater is designed with approximately 30 cm [12 in] of positive ease. For sizes 5 and 6, the positive ease decreases slightly as the bust measurement increases.  For example, if your bust circumference is 86 cm [33¾ in], add 30 cm [12 in] of positive ease = 116 cm [45¾ in]. In this case, you should choose size 2, which has a finished bust circumference of 117 cm [46 in]. The model is wearing size 3. **Suggested needles** 5 mm [US 8] circular needles (40 cm [16 in] and 80 and/or 100 cm [32 or 40 in]) 4 mm [US 6] circular needles (40 cm [16 in]) 3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles (40 cm [16 in]) **Gauge** 18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in stockinette stitch on 5 mm [US 8] needles **Suggested yarn** 500 (550) 550 (600) 600 (650) g Como Grande from Lamana Yarns (50 g / 120 m [1.76 oz / 131 yds]) The sample shown in colour Kiwi 66.