Bear is the Sweater with a capital S. It has a classic, timeless design that will always have a place in your wardrobe. The sweater is knit top-down with unique raglan stitches that highlight the increases. A short rib follows the width of the stockinette stitch to create a straight and minimalist silhouette. The techniques are simple, making the pattern beginner-friendly

Measurements:
Shoulder width (10 cm from neckline): (170) 180 (190) 200 (214) cm
Gauge from the underarm and down: (100) 106 (112) 118 (126) cm
Length: (51) 52 (53) 54 (56) cm

Needles:
3 mm circular needle, 40 cm
4 mm circular needle, 40 cm
4 mm circular needle, 80 cm

Yarn:
(450) 450 (500) 500 (550) g Karisma from DROPS (100% Wool, 50 g/ 100 m)
(125) 125 (150) 150 (150) g Kid-Silk Mohair from DROPS (75% Kid mohair, 25% Silk, 25 g/ 210 m)
The brown Bear is knitted with the colours Karisma 56 Dark brown mix and Kid Silk 15 Dark brown.

Additional material:
Several stitch markers
Stitch holders or extra yarn

Sizeguide:
The sizes for Bear correspond to standard European sizes. The sizes (XS) S (M) L (XL) fit a bust measurement of: (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) cm. Allow for a positive ease of 19–29 cm.
Ex: If your bust measures 87 cm (or the widest part of your body), you should knit size S. A size S sweater has a circumference of 106 cm, giving a positive ease of 19 cm.

For size XL, the positive ease increases proportionally.
Ex: If your bust measures 105 cm, you would knit size XL. A size XL sweater has a circumference of 129 cm, giving a positive ease of 24 cm.