Lilly's Sweater Adult

**This pattern is currently 20% off till the 21st of September at 23.59 (gmt+3), no code is needed** **Sizes:** XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). **Measurements:** See schematic for detailed finished measurements. **Yarn:** Garn Studio Drops Nord (marzipan 29). (Content: 45% Alpaca, 30% Polyamide, and 25% Wool. Weight / Length: 50 gm= Approx. 170 m / 186 y) Garn Studio Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (marzipan 40). (Content: 77% Alpaca, 23% Silk. Weight / Length: 25 gm= Approx. 140 m / 153 y) **Amount of yarn used in gms:** Drops Nord: 300-350 (350, 350, 350, 400, 400-450, 450) gms. Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk: 200-225 (225, 225, 225, 250, 250-275, 275) gms. **Amount of yarn used in meters / yards:** Drops Nord: 1020-1190 (1190, 1190, 1190, 1360, 1360-1530, 1530) m / 1116-1302 (1302, 1302, 1302, 1488, 1488-1674, 1674) yd. Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk: 1120-1260 (1260, 1260, 1260, 1400, 1400-1540, 1540) m / 1224-1377 (1377, 1377, 1377, 1530, 1530-1683, 1683) yd. **Recommended needles:** Circular needles in sizes: 3.25 mm / US 3, 3.75 mm / US 5, and 4 mm / US 6 (for body and sleeves; use magic loop for small circumferences if preferred) DPNs in the above sizes (optional; for sleeves) Spare circular needles (for holding stitches) **Notions** 2 buttons (25 mm). Stitch markers. Tapestry needle. **Gauge (Blocked):** 20 sts x 30 rows / rounds in stockinette stitch with both yarns held together on 4 mm / US 6 needles = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 inches x 4 inches. 21–22 sts x 30 rows / rounds in 2 x 2 ribbing with both yarns held together on 3.75 mm / US 5 needles = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 inches x 4 inches. **Difficulty level:** Intermediate *Intended for confident knitters working independently. Not suitable for first garment projects.* **Techniques:** German short rows Picking up sts Increases (m1L, m1R, m1pL, m1pR) Decreases (k2tog, ssk) Italian bind off Lilly’s Sweater is knitted top down, starting with the back yoke which is worked back and forth (while shaping shoulders and back neck with short rows), after that sts are picked up across the shoulders to form the front yoke, then the collar and the front bands are knitted, both yokes are then joined together to work the rest of the sweater’s body in the round. Sts for the sleeves are then picked up, sleeve cap is shaped with short rows and then continued in the round. The sweater has approx. 14-28 cm / 5.5-11 inches of intended positive ease at the bust area. The sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) are designed to fit a chest circumference of 80-85 (85-90, 90-95, 95-100, 100-110, 110-120, 120-130) cm / 31.5-33.4 (33.4-35.4, 35.4-37.4, 37.4-39.3, 39.3-43.3, 43.3-47.2, 47.2-51.1) inches. **Please note that:** 1- Any change in stitch / row gauge or switching to yarn of different composition might not give you the same finished measurements or finished look. 2- The pattern is only available in English, and it is not guaranteed that the pattern would be clear if it was translated using translating applications or Google! 3- No refunds are available for PDF downloads. If you experience any issues or need assistance, please email customer support at: nash.knits@hotmail.com and allow 24 to 48 business hours for a response.