Dira Sweater by Rachele Bardella

Dira Sweater

Knitting
October 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
980 - 1837 yards (896 - 1680 m)
XXS (XS, S, M) L (XL, 2XL, 3XL)
English Italian
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The Dira sweater is an elegant garment with delicate and refined lines, featuring a high neckline that opens on one shoulder, creating an intriguing play of diagonal lines. Knitted using the Top-Down technique, it showcases a saddle shoulder detail that adds structure and definition to the design. The close-fitting silhouette and high borders lend a modern and sophisticated touch, making this sweater a versatile piece.

SIZES: XXS (XS, S, M) L (XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Bust circumference for each size: 75-80 (81-85, 86-90, 91-95)
96-100 (101-110, 111-120, 121-130) cm

REQUIREMENTS

Yarn: 200 (225, 250, 275) 300 (325, 350, 375) g Classic di Cardiff Cashmere (25 g = 112 m) or Cashmere 6/28 by Pascuali (25 g = 112 m) or Cashmere Premium by Lang Yarns (25 g = 115 m) or Cashmere by Mondial (25 g = 115 m)

Notions:
• Tapestry Needle to weave in ends
• 5 stitch markers

Needles:
• Circular knitting needles with 4 mm points
• Circular knitting needles with 4,5 mm points
• 4 mm double pointed needle

GAUGE: 23 sts x 35 rows in 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch with 4,5 mm needle

MEASUREMENTS: The finished garment circumference is 84 (89, 94, 99) 104 (112, 122, 132) cm, corresponding to sizes XXS (XS, S, M) L (XL, 2XL, 3XL). A positive ease of 4–9 cm is recommended for a slightly relaxed/intermediate fit.