AMATUS is a Latin boys’ name meaning “beloved”. It is a name that sounds strong and loving, conveying courage and warmth. The stitch pattern of the sweater is inspired by the way our mother used to play with knit and purl stitches. With these, she always managed to create something special, each stitch full of love and care. This sweater reflects that same loving energy, with a design based on the sweaters she made for us.

The AMATUS sweater is knit top down in the round, on a circular needle. To shape the fit, short rows and raglan increases are used. The body is knit in the round, as are the sleeves. The collar is added later.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L) XL (2XL, 3XL, 4XL) 5XL

Bust circumference
The bust circumference of the finished pullover measures approx. 90 (100, 110, 120) 130 (145, 155, 165) 175 cm (35½ (39¼, 43¼, 47¼) 51¼ (57, 61, 65) 69 inches). The pattern is designed to be approx. 15 - 20 cm (6 - 7¾ inches) larger in circumference than your bust circumference (positive ease).

Length mid back (without collar)
The length of the finished pullover is 53 (54, 54, 56) 58 (59, 59, 61) 63 cm (20¾ (21¼, 21¼, 22) 22¾ (23¼, 23¼, 24) 24¾ inches).

Gauge
20 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stitch pattern on 4.5 mm (US7) needles, after washing and laying flat to dry

Suggested needles
Circular needle 4.5 mm (US7) for main fabric
Circular needle 4 mm (US6) for ribbing

Yarn
worsted weight
482 (538, 580, 662) 723 (821, 897, 976) 1045 g
868 (968, 1044, 1192) 1301 (1478, 1615, 1757) 1881 m
949 (1058, 1142, 1304) 1423 (1616, 1766, 1921) 2057 yds

Yarn amounts are estimates and can vary depending on your knitting tension and any modifications made to length of fit.

Suggested yarn
BC Garn Loch Lomond (150m/164yds/50g): 300g (350g, 350g, 400g) 450g (500g, 550g, 600g) 650g
Erika Knight Wool Local Aran (180m/197yds/100g): 500g (600g, 600g, 700g) 800g (900g, 900g, 1000g) 1100g
Lang Yarns Merino+ (90m/98yds/50g): 500g (550g, 600g, 700g) 750g (850g, 900g, 1000g) 1050g

★★★ - advanced/motivated beginner