£3.50

This elegant and straightforward sweater knits up quickly from bottom up in Aran or Worsted weight yarns. The raglan construction features decreases at different rate to get more of a fitted feel. Short rows are used to shape a scoop neck and to lift the back of the neck at the same time.

Finished bust circumference: 30 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51) inches / 76 (84, 91.5, 99, 106.5, 114.5, 122, 129.5) cm

Yarn: Approximately 370 (410, 450, 480, 520, 560, 590, 630)m / 670 (740, 810, 870, 940, 1010, 1070, 1140)yrds in any yarn that knits to the specified tension. Sample done in New Lanark Heather Mixtures Aran 100% wool; approximately 165m per 100g skein in Bramble – 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) 100g balls.

Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rnds to measure 4x4 in / 10x10 cm in st st

Needles and notions: One 32inch (80cm) size 5mm (US8) circular needle.
One 16inch (40cm) size 5mm (US8) circular needle or a set of double pointed needles of the same size for sleeves.
For sizes 42 (45, 48, 51) only: you would also need above needles in size 4.5 (US7) for working the lace. Four stitch markers (one of them in contrast colour) and tapestry needle.