This pattern is in English // Denne opskrift er på engelsk.
Matcha Sweater is a lovely raglan sweater with double ribbed edges. The sweater is worked top-down, with short rows used to shape the neckline, and raglan increases used to form the yoke.
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL
Bust circumference:
99 (105) 110 (114) 124 cm or 39 [41.25] 43.25 [45] 48.75 inches (measured just below the armholes).
Size guide:
Matcha Sweater is designed to have approx. 14-15 cm [5.5-6 inches] of positive ease.
The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 cm (85-90 cm) 90-95 cm (95-100 cm) 100-110 cm or 31.5-33.5 inches [33.5-35.5 inches] 35.5-37.5 inches.
Measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust or your widest upper body point to determine which size will fit you. (Keep in mind that these measurements will only be achieved if you are using the correct gauge).
Recommended needles:
Circular needle 5 mm [US 8] (40 cm and 80 cm or 100 cm) [16 and 32 or 40 inches]
Circular needle 4 mm [US 6] (40 cm and 80 cm or 100 cm) [16 and 32 or 40 inches]
Gauge:
21 stitches x 30 rows in stockinette stitch on needle 5 mm [US 8] = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches].
Materials:
The sweater is worked using one thread of Sunday held together with one thread of Alpakka Følgetråd.
300 (300) 300 (350) 350 g of Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 235 m) [257 yards].
150 (150) 150 (150) 200 g of Alpakka Følgetråd by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 400 m) [437 yards].
Difficulty:
✭✭✭ - Intermediate (3 out of 5)