The Gloomy Sweater is a slightly oversized mock-neck sweater, which features an elegant rib detail that runs from the neckline to the cuffs. It’s a saddle shoulder construction worked from the top down. The rib detail on the sleeves adds a touch of sophistication to its cozy fit.

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

Gauge
In stockinette stitch, using 4 mm needles: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in

Needles
4 mm circular needles
3,5 mm circular needles

Yarn
550 (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 (900) g of
Drops - Merino Extra Fine (50 g = 105 m 115 yrs) or
Gabo Wool - Fine Merino Wool (50 g = 105 m 115 yrs) or
YarnArt - Imperial Merino (50 g = 100 m 109 yrs)

Measurements
Bust circumference
95 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 (165) cm
37.5 (41.25) 45.25 (49.25) 53.25 (57) 61 (65) in

Length
62 (64) 66 (67) 68 (70) 72 (72) cm
24.5 (25.25) 26 (26.5) 26.75 (27.5) 28.25 (28.25) in

Size Guide
The Gloomy Sweater is designed to have approximately 15 cm 6 in of positive ease, meaning it’s designed to be 15 cm 6 in larger in circumference than your bust measurement. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are designed to fit bust circumference of 80 - 85 (85 - 90) 90 - 95 (95 - 100) 100 - 110 (110 - 120) 120 - 130 (130 - 140) cm or 31.5 - 33.5 (33.5 - 35.5) 35.5 - 37.5 (37.5 - 39.5) 39.5 - 43.5 (43.5 - 47.5) 47.5 - 51 (51 - 55) in.

Sizes 2XL, 3XL an 4XL are not tested. Please message me if you’re interested in testing one of them!

Techniques used: Ssk, K2tog, M1R, M1L, German short rows, Italian bind-off