This pattern is made for machine knitters. The model has been made with the LK150 SILVER REED knitting machine. If you are using another machine, you can still use this pattern, but you might have to use another tension to get a similar gauge. Please do a test knitting swatch to find the correct tension for your machine.

Language:
•English

Gauge:
• 22 stitches = 10cm

Overview: The Katarina sweater is a turtle neck sweater that is fitted at the waist. It is made from one thread of Kid Silk & one thread of alpaca knitted together for an elegant and fluffy look. The cuffs and waistband are knitted separately from the rest, and then assembled on the machine.

Sizing:
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

Finish garment measurements:
• Chest circumference in cm: 92 (100) 106 (114) 122 (130)
• Length in cm: 48 (50) 52 (53) 55 (57)

Please measure yourself before starting to find the size that will fit you! Our model is wearing the size S. She measures 1m57 and her chest circumference is 86 cm (Positive ease of 6 cm).

Difficulty: Medium (mostly time consuming because of hand manipulation techniques, but not overly complicated)
This pattern is aimed at beginners, with step by step explanations.

Techniques used:
• E-wrap cast on method.
• Reforming stitches with a tappet tool to get a purl stitch.
• Decreasing several stitches at the edge.
• Fully fashioned decreasing with the 3-prong transfer tool.
• Back-stitch method of closure with a wool sewing needle.
• Joining parts on the machine.

This digital, print-at-home PDF knitting pattern comes in 6 different booklets (1 for each size) for clear and easy to follow instructions.

This pattern is for private use only. It may not be copied, sold or otherwise distributed. Products made from this pattern may not be sold.