Obvious Sweater

About the Pattern The Obvious Sweater is worked top-down with distinctive saddle shoulders. The front and back yoke are shaped with short rows, the sleeves are cut wide at the top and taper toward the cuffs. The sweater has a relaxed, slightly oversized fit and is finished with special details. Size XS, S, M (L, XL, XXL) 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, fitting a bust circumference of 76, 86, 96 (106, 116, 126) 136, 146, 156 cm / 30, 33¾, 37¾ (41¾, 45¾, 49½) 53½, 57½, 61½". The Obvious Sweater has about 30 cm / 11¾" of positive ease at the bust. Measurements Finished bust circumference: 106, 114, 123 (132, 141, 156) 164, 176, 184 cm / 
41¾, 45, 48½ (52, 55½, 61½) 64½, 69¼, 72½" Total length (from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem): 58, 59, 61 (63, 64, 67) 67, 71, 71 cm / 22¾, 23¼, 24 (24¾, 25¼, 26½) 26½, 28, 28" Materials Lamana "Como Grande" (100% virgin wool (merino); 120 m/50 g – approx. 131 yds/1.76 oz) 450, 500, 550 (600, 600, 700) 700, 750, 800 g / 16, 17.5, 19.5 (21, 21, 24.5) 24.5, 26.5, 28 oz – approx. 1181, 1312, 1444 (1575, 1575, 1837) 1837, 1968, 2100 yds in Carmine (col. 33), one circular needle each in US 1.5 (2.5 mm), US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm), thin elastic thread, 1 stitch marker (MM). Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows in stockinette stitch = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) on US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.