Construction of the sweater no. 53
The sweater is worked top-down with raglan increases. The first part is worked back and forth to shape the neck before joining in the round. The sleeve stitches are put on hold to work the body and then the sleeves are worked, also in the round.
Yarn
Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool
Color 1: Off White 300g – color 2: Light Grey 200g – color 3: Dark Grey 300g
Sizes of the finished sweater
Small chest width 52cm [20.5"]/ front length 72cm [28.37"] – back 75cm [29.55"]/ sleeve length 46cm [18.12"]
Medium chest width 56cm [22.06"]/ front length 72cm [28.37"] – back 75cm [29.55"] / sleeve length 46cm [18.12"]
Large chest width 60cm [23.64"]/ front length 74cm [29.16"] – back 77cm [30.34"] / sleeve length 46cm [18.12"]
Tension/Gauge
16 stitches and 22 rounds = 10x10cm [4"x4"]in stocking stitch with and without pattern, worked flat and in the round.
It is important to get the right tension for the sweater to get the given measurements J
Suggested Needle Sizes
4 mm [UK 8/US 6] and 4.5 mm [UK 7/US 7]