The Freja Sweater is a classic and simple blouse with a round neckline, knitted in luxurious, soft cashmere.

The Freja Blouse is worked top down in stockinette stitch. Neck stitches are cast on, and the work is knitted flat with increases at each end of the needle to shape the shoulder slopes.
Stitches are then picked up along the slanted edge of the back to form the shoulders — each shoulder is worked separately. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves along the shoulder section, and the sleeve cap is shaped with increases.
At the same time, the neckline is shaped, and the sections are joined into one piece. Sleeve stitches are placed on hold, and the body is worked in the round and finished with a rib edge.
Finally, the sleeves are worked to three-quarter length, or longer if desired. The sleeves are finished with ribbing.

Sizes

A (B) C (D) E (F) G
The sweater is designed to have a close fit but can also be worn with more positive ease. Measure the widest part of your upper body and add 0–8 cm (0–3¼ in). Compare these measurements with the finished garment measurements and choose your size accordingly.
Shown in size B. The model measures 88 cm (34¾ in) around the bust.

Measurements
Bust circumference: 84 (88) 95 (101) 109 (118) 126 cm
(measured under the armholes)
Length: 57 (57) 57 (58) 58 (59) 59 cm
Upper back width: 38 (38) 38 (41) 41 (43) 43 cm
Upper sleeve circumference: 31 (33) 36 (36) 39 (41) 41 cm

Yarn
Kumula, Gepard Garn (25 g / 145 m)
150 (150) 175 (175) 200 (225) 225 g

Held together with

Cashmere Lace, Gepard Garn (25 g / 330 m)
75 (75) 75 (100) 100 (100) 100 g

Shown in colour 714.

Gauge
19 sts × 26 rnds = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in) in stockinette stitch using 5 mm needles and holding one strand of each yarn together.
Needles
4 mm, 4.5 mm and 5 mm circular needles, 80 cm cable, when using the magic loop method. Alternatively, use shorter circular needles or double-pointed needles for sleeves and neckline.