Raya Sweater

**About** Raya Sweater is an oversized knit featuring two raised lines that run from the neckline, across the shoulders and down to the cuffs. The detail highlights the back of the sweater and gives it a distinctive look. The sweater is worked from the top down. The shoulders are first shaped with short rows, after which the back is worked flat. Stitches are then picked up along the shoulders for the front, which is also worked flat before being joined with the back at the underarms. The body is then worked in the round. Stitches are picked up around the armholes for the sleeves, which are first shaped with short rows and then worked in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up for the neckline, which is also worked in the round. **Sizes** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) **Measurements** Bust circumference: 113 (120) 125 (132) 141 (151) cm (44½ (47¼) 49¼ (52) 55½ (59½) in) Length (center back): 54 (56) 57 (59) 60 (62) cm (21¼ (22) 22½ (23¼) 23½ (24½) 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 (37½–39¼) 39¼–43¼ (43¼–47¼) in). Raya Sweater is designed with approximately 30–35 cm (11¾–13¾ in) of positive ease. Measure your bust circumference before choosing a size. For example, if your bust circumference is 87 cm (34¼ in), add 30–35 cm (11¾–13¾ in) of positive ease: 87 cm + 30–35 cm = 117–122 cm (46–48 in). In this case, size 2, with a finished bust circumference of 120 cm (47¼ in), is recommended. The model is wearing size 3. **Suggested needles** 6 mm (US 10) circular needles (40 cm (16 in), 80 and/or 100 cm (32 and/or 40 in)) 5 mm (US 8) circular needles (40 cm (16 in), 80 and/or 100 cm (32 and/or 40 in)) 4 mm (US 6) circular needles (40 cm (16 in)) **Gauge** 15 sts × 22 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in) in stockinette stitch on 6 mm (US 10) needles **Suggested yarn** 600 (600) 600 (600) 700 (700) g Aran Tweed from Isager Yarn (100 g / 160 m (3.53 oz / 175 yds)) held together with... 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) g Silk Mohair from Isager Yarn (25 g / 212 m (0.88 oz / 232 yds)). The sample shown in the pictures is worked in Aran Tweed in col. Rose held together with Tilia from Filcolana in col. 370.