Connected - Sweater

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 106 (113, 120, 127, 134) [143.5, 148.25, 157.5, 162.5, 171.75] cm / 41.75 (44.5, 47.25, 50, 52.75) [56.5, 58.25, 62, 64, 67.5]” – recommended to be worn with 22-28 cm / 8.5-11” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
Nature’s Luxury, Homey Svelte (100% Merino; 310 metres / 339 yd per 100 g) and Silk Divine (60% Mohair, 40% silk; 240 m / 262 yd per 20g) held together throughout

885 (965, 1080, 1100, 1180) [1270, 1335, 1455, 1540, 1665] metres / 970 (1055, 1180, 1205, 1290) [1390, 1460, 1590, 1685, 1820] yards of each yarn

Sample shown is knit in colourway Light Grey (Homey Svelte) and Ivory (Silk Divine). Ingrid wears a size 3 with 17 cm / 6.75" of positive ease.

NEEDLES
5.5 mm / US 9 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
5 mm / US 8 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle one size smaller than main needle)
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16” (or needle 2 sizes smaller than main needle)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique.

GAUGE
17 sts x 24 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round in stockinette stitch, holding both yarns together, on largest needle, after blocking)
18 sts x 25 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round in 1x1 twisted ribbing, holding both yarns together, on middle-sized needle, after blocking)
54 sts x 24 rounds = 21.25 cm x 10 cm / 8.5” x 4” (in Chart B3, on largest needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Cable needle
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• (A) Back neck width (base): 26 (26, 27, 27, 28.25) [28.25, 28.25, 29.5, 29.5, 30.5] cm / 10.25 (10.25, 10.75, 10.75, 11) [11, 11, 11.5, 11.5, 12]”
• (B) Crossback width: 56.5 (60, 63.5, 67, 70.5) [75.25, 77.75, 82.25, 84.75, 89.5] cm / 22.25 (23.5, 25, 26.5, 27.75) [29.75, 30.5, 32.5, 33.25, 35.25]”
• (C) Bust circumference: 106 (113, 120, 127, 135) [143.5, 148.25, 157.5, 162.5, 171.75] cm / 41.75 (44.5, 47.25, 50, 53.25) [56.5, 58.25, 62, 64, 67.5]”
• (D) Side length from underarm: 28.25 (29.75, 31.5, 31.5, 31.5) [31.5, 33.25, 34, 34.75, 35.75] cm / 11 (11.75, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5) [12.5, 13, 13.5, 13.75, 14]”
• (E) Hip circumference: 101 (105.5, 112.25, 117.75, 125.5) [134.75, 139, 147.75, 152.25, 161] cm / 39.75 (41.5, 44.25, 46.25, 49.5) [53, 54.75, 58.25, 60, 63.5]”
• (F) Upper sleeve circumference: 36.75 (40.25, 40.25, 43.5, 47) [50.25, 50.25, 53.75, 57, 60.5] cm / 14.25 (15.75, 15.75, 17, 18.5) [19.75, 19.75, 21, 22.25, 23.5]”
• (G) Sleeve length from underarm: 43 cm / 17”
• (H) Sleeve cuff circumference: 23.25 (23.25, 24.5, 24.5, 24.5) [24.5, 24.5, 25.5, 25.5, 26.75] cm / 9.25 (9.25, 9.75, 9.75, 9.75) [9.75, 9.75, 10, 10, 10.5]”

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Ingrid Haferkamp
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano