Size: a (b) c (d) e (f) g (h).
Your bust circumference: 80 (90) 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) cm.
The total bust circumference of the sweater: 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) 160 (170) cm.
Positive ease: This sweater has a positive ease at approximately 20 cm, depending on your bust circumference. When deciding which size to knit, choose the one which corresponds to your own actual bust circumference.
Full length, measured CF from below the neckline: 52 (54) 56 (58) 60 (62) 64 (66) cm.
Gauge: 16 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, at needle size 6 mm (after washing).
Needle sizes: 2 different needle sizes are used, whilst knitting the sweater.
Circular needles 5 mm, 2 sets (the lengths 40 and 60 cm are recommended).
Circular needles 6 mm (the lengths 40, 60 and 80 cm are recommended).
Yarn: The sweater is knitted with 2 threads held together.
1st thread: “Brigitte No. 2”, in colour “36”, Lana Grossa (140 m pr 50 g).
2nd thread: “Brigitte No. 3 ”, in colour “10”, Lana Grossa (100 m pr 25 g).
Amount: The following amounts of yarn are used for the sweater.
1st thread: 350 (400) 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) g.
2nd thread: 250 (275) 325 (350) 375 (425) 450 (500) g.
Materials: Elastic thread for the rib edge of the neckline, sleeves and body.
Method: This sweater is knitted top-down in the round in Stockinette Stitch. The round yoke is knitted following a chart. All edges of the sweater are knitted in rib, and are double layered.