Madeira Sweater

This is a digital knitting pattern. sizes: xxs (xs) s (m) l (xl) xxl Recommended needles: Circular needles 5 mm & 4 mm (80-100cm) Yarn usage: approx. 660 (700) 740 (790) 830 (880) 910 metres Gauge: 16 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm on 5 mm needles Difficulty: Advanced beginner to Intermediate Size guide: The sizes xxs (xs) s (m) l (xl) xxl correspond to a bust circumference of approx. 78 (82) 86 (90) 94 (98) 102 cm and has a total length of 58 (59) 60 (61) 62 (63) 64 cm. The Madeira Sweater has a slightly oversized fit and is designed with a positive ease. This means that the finished garment measures 12–16 cm larger in bust circumference than the actual body measurement. If you are between sizes, or simply prefer a different look, you can choose to size up for a looser fit or size down for a more close-fitting silhouette. The stated measurements are body measurements. Yarn suggestions: 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 300 g Kos by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 150 m) 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 250 g Malou light by Lang Yarns (50 g = 190 m) About this pattern: The Madeira Sweater is worked from the top down. First, the back piece is worked flat in two separate sections, which are later joined using a backward loop cast-on at the neckline. While the back stitches are placed on hold, stitches are picked up along the shoulders, and the front pieces are worked separately from the shoulder seams. The two front pieces are first joined on the needle together with the back piece stitches, after which stitches are cast on beneath the neckline opening. The work is now joined, and the body is worked in the round to the desired length. A decrease round is then worked before finishing with a wide rib edge. Next, stitches are picked up along the neckline and worked in the round in ribbing. Stitches are now picked up around the armholes. The sleeves are first shaped at the shoulders using short rows, then worked in the round with decreases at the underarm, and finally finished with a ribbed cuff. The sweater can also be worn with the deep neckline either at the front or at the back, depending on your preference. The pattern includes descriptions and video links demonstrating all the techniques used.