Primrose Sweater

THE PRIMROSE SWEATER is a relaxed, cosy pullover knitted seamlessly from the top down, with a raglan yoke, textured cables and delicate lace. It is designed to be worn with boxy and generous positive ease for a soft, comfortable, slightly oversized silhouette. **About the design** Stitch patterns run from the shoulders down the body and sleeves: a Primrose lace motif (11 stitches, repeated every 15 rows), an 8-stitch cable twist (repeated every 7 rows), and a 5-stitch vertical lace (a simple 2-row repeat). All patterns are charted, and the pattern explains how to keep the repeats going throughout the garment. The hem and cuffs can be finished in two ways: - Picot hem (as shown in the sample): a neat, folded, lace-edged finish - 1×1 ribbed hem: a classic, stretchy alternative The neckline is finished with a folded double neckband, worked in a double-knitting technique and then in 1×1 rib, folded and closed with a sewn bind-off for a clean, elastic edge. **Construction** - Worked seamlessly from the top down, with no seaming - The back neck is cast on first and shaped with double increases at both edges on every right-side row to create the shoulder slope - Stitches are then picked up along each shoulder edge, and the right and left fronts are worked separately while the front neck is shaped - Stitches are cast on at the centre front to join both sides and form a round neckline, and in the same round the sleeve stitches are picked up so the yoke can be worked in the round - Raglan increases are worked along all four raglan lines (back, both fronts and sleeves together), then continued on the sleeves only, then worked straight to the required yoke depth - The sleeve stitches are put on hold, underarm stitches are cast on, and the body is worked in the round to the hem - Each sleeve is then returned to the needles, the underarm stitches are picked up, and it is worked in the round down to the cuff **Sizes** XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL: 9 sizes Finished bust circumference: 74.5 (85.0) 95.5 (107.3) 121.8 (135.9) 150.5 (165.5) 183.2 cm [29.3 (33.5) 37.6 (42.2) 48.0 (53.5) 59.3 (65.2) 72.1 in] Yoke depth: 23.9 (25.8) 26.4 (27.6) 30.0 (31.8) 34.2 (36.7) 39.7 cm [9.4 (10.2) 10.4 (10.9) 11.8 (12.5) 13.5 (14.4) 15.6 in] Upper arm circumference: 33.2 (35.0) 35.9 (37.7) 40.9 (43.6) 47.7 (51.8) 56.8 cm [13.1 (13.8) 14.1 (14.8) 16.1 (17.2) 18.8 (20.4) 22.4 in] Back shoulder width: 32 (33) 35 (38) 41 (44) 47 (50) 53 cm [12.6 (13.0) 13.8 (15.0) 16.1 (17.3) 18.5 (19.7) 20.9 in] **Choosing your size** The sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 15–25 cm [5.9–9.8 in] of positive ease, depending on your preferred fit. The model has a bust circumference of 76 cm [~29.9 in] and wears size S (finished bust 95.5 cm / 37.6 in), which gives about 19.5 cm [~7.7 in] of positive ease. I recommend measuring a sweater you already own and love to wear, then comparing it with the finished measurements above. If you are between two sizes, think about how much ease you want before choosing. **Gauge** 22 sts × 33 rows = 10 × 10 cm [4 × 4 in] in stockinette stitch after blocking, on 4.5 mm needles. The pattern includes a guide for adjusting your needle size if your gauge doesn't match, and advice on when a small gauge difference can be solved by choosing a different size. **Yarn** 3 strands of Novotex RWS Merino (2/16 Nm, fingering weight) held together throughout. Yarn weight: DK / light worsted. Estimated yardage: 1,175 (1,342) 1,496 (1,687) 1,953 (2,197) 2,505 (2,815) 3,217 m [1,285 (1,468) 1,636 (1,845) 2,136 (2,403) 2,739 (3,079) 3,518 yd] Estimated weight: 441 (503) 561 (632) 732 (824) 939 (1,056) 1,207 g Amounts are estimates and depend on your modifications and tension. Please buy enough yarn before starting, especially if you use hand-dyed yarn. Suggested substitutes (target gauge 22 sts × 33 rows per 10 cm on 4.5 mm needles): - Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino - Lion Brand Wool-Ease DK (swatch to match gauge; the recommended needle is 3.75 mm) - Sandnes Garn Sunday (held double) - Knitting for Olive Merino (held double) - Filcolana Arwetta Classic (held double) - Drops Baby Merino (held double) **Needles and notions** - 4.5 mm [US 7] circular needle, long cable (80–100 cm recommended), or the size needed to obtain gauge - 3.5 mm [US 4] circular needle for the folded neckband and ribbing - Stitch markers - Stitch holders or waste yarn - Tapestry needle - Optional: a crochet hook 1–1.5 mm smaller than your knitting needle can help when picking up stitches **What's included in the pattern** - Written instructions for 9 sizes - Charts for the back, fronts and sleeves, and a full explanation of the pattern repeats - Detailed pick-up ratios and stitch counts after shaping sections - Two hem/cuff options: picot and 1×1 rib - A gauge and sizing guide - Pattern notes to help you follow your size and check your stitch counts **Skills used** Knitting in the round, lace, cables (8-stitch twist), picking up stitches, casting on at the edge, raglan shaping, double knitting (neckband), picot hem or 1×1 rib, sewn bind-off. Happy knitting! ♡