DESCRIPTION
The 12 Shaped Sweater is an elegant crew neck sweater with compound raglan shaping. The sweater has an oversized fit with a deep twisted neckband, and it features thoughtfully placed increases and decreases to create detailed shaping on the body and sleeves. It is designed to be worn with approx. 23 cm/9” positive ease, creating a relaxed look with the option to add a subtle curve to the back hem.
To begin, stitches are cast on for the top of the sleeves and back, and the raglan is increased while the front neck is shaped. The neck is joined and the compound raglan shaping continues which allows for a more flattering fit because the rate of increase varies to follow the shape of the body more accurately. It increases more rapidly between the neck and shoulders and at the end to curve around the underarm, but more gradually in the section in between.
Once the yoke is complete, the sleeves are split from the body. The sleeve stitches are held while the body is worked in the round to the hem. Thoughtfully placed increase and decrease stitches create a ‘V’ channel on the back and mock forward side seams on the front. Once the body length is complete, a curved hem can be added if desired by working German Short Rows to build the length of the back hem before the twisted rib hem is added.
The sleeves are shaped using the same decrease method on the overarm to create a voluminous shape and are finished with a twisted rib cuff to match the body.
To finish, stitches are picked up around the neck and worked in twisted rib. The band is folded and sewn down, and voila! you have completed your 12 Shaped Sweater.

SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
1: to fit 70 – 75 cm (28” – 30”) chest
2: to fit 80 – 85 cm (32” – 34”) chest
3: to fit 90 – 95 cm (36” – 38”) chest
4: to fit 100 – 105 cm (40” – 42”) chest
5: to fit 110 – 115 cm (44” – 46”) chest
6: to fit 120 – 125 cm (48” – 50”) chest
7: to fit 130 – 135 cm (52” – 54”) chest
8: to fit 140 – 145 cm (56” – 58”) chest
9: to fit 150 – 155 cm (60” – 62”) chest

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
The size should be chosen based on your chest measurement. The sweater is designed with 23 cm/9” positive ease. This means the garment will be approx. 23 cm/9” larger than your actual bust circumference. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. If you are in between sizes, choose the size based on how you would prefer the garment to fit.
Chest Width: 48.5 (53.5, 58.5, 63.75, 68.75) (73.75, 78.75, 84, 89) cm / 19½ (21½, 23½, 25½, 27½) (29½, 31½, 33½, 35½)“
Front Length: 63.5 (64, 64.75, 65.5, 66) (66.75, 67.25, 68, 68.5) cm / 25½ (25½, 26, 26¼, 26½) (26¾, 27, 27¼, 27½)”

MATERIALS
1 x strand DK weight; Sandnes Garn, Peer Gynt (50g/1.8oz, 91 m/99.5 yds, 100% Norwegian Wool) 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) (16, 18, 19, 20) skeins
Held with:
1 x strand Lace weight: Gepard, Kid Seta (25g/0.9oz, 210 m/230 yds, 70% Super Kid Mohair 30% Shappe Silk) 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins

Approx. meterage needed of each yarn 940 (1040, 1135, 1245, 1340) (1460, 1565, 1680, 1785) m/1030 (1140, 1245, 1365, 1470) (1600, 1715, 1840, 1955) yds, including enough for gauge swatch

5 mm/US 8 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40 cm - 100 cm/16” - 40”

4.5 mm/US 7 circular needles with short cable lengths for neckband

NOTIONS
2 x Stitch holders
Locking stitch markers (4 x blue, 2 x red purple and orange,1 x yellow and green)
Extra yarn and darning needle

GAUGE AFTER BLOCKING
19 sts and 25 rows = 10 cm (4”) square in the stocking stitch using 5 mm needles/US 8 needles.

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Note: Sizes 8 & 9 do not have completed tests. If you wish to test any of these sizes, please let me know and I will be happy to accept and refund the cost of the pattern.