The Grace Sweater is a simple, classic raglan sweater with a V-neck, balloon sleeves and purl edge details. The sweater is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom. The neck, hem and cuffs are worked in a 1x1 rib stitch. The rest of the sweater is worked in stockinette stitch. Stitches are bound off using the Italian bind off technique. The V-neck is worked by picking up stitches along the neckline.

The idea behind this design is to have a ‘basic’ sweater for which you can use many different types of yarn, always with the same gauge of course.

I’ve made 2 samples using a different type of yarn, which results in a completely different sweater:
The 1st sample was made using 1 strand of ‘Tweedy’ (noir) from Hedgehog Fibers held together with 1 strand of ‘Lace’ from Lang Yarns, to add a bit of fluff :).
The 2nd sample was made using 2 strands of Tweed Supreme held together (from MAJO Garn).

You could also use all the yarn combos I’ve used for the Grace Sweater with a crew neck, as these 2 sweaters have the same gauge.

The pattern contains a ‘modification option’ for the body: you can choose to work the body straight or with some decreases to get a more tapered shape. And it includes 2 options for the V-neck detail.

The Grace Sweater V-neck is an oversized sweater with a positive ease of approx. 15 - 16 cm (6 - 6.25 inches) compared to the body bust circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference (of the body) of approx. 74 (84) 94 (104) 114 (124) 134 (144) 155 cm (29.25 (33) 37 (41) 45 (48.75) 52.75 (56.76) 61 inches) respectively. Keep in mind that the final measurements of the sweater already take these extra 15 - 16 cm (6 - 6.25 inches) into account. Ease is a personal preference. Take the necessary measurements to determine the right size for you before you start knitting.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust circumference: finished sweater:
90 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) 150 (160) 170 cm 35.5 (39.25) 43.25 (47.25) 51.25 (55) 59 (63) 67 inches

Length: measured at center back, excl. neck, incl. hem:
56 (57) 58.5 (60) 61 (62) 63 (65) 66 cm
22 (22.5) 23 (23.5) 24 (24.5) 24.75 (25.5) 26 inches

Hem circumference: when using the “modification option’ for the body:
82 (92) 102 (112) 122 (132) 142 (152) 162 cm 32.25 (36.25) 40.25 (44) 48 (52) 56 (59.75) 63.75 inches

Sleeve length: measured under the armhole opening, incl. cuff:
41.5 (42.5) 42.5 (43) 42.5 (41) 40.5 (42) 42.5 cm
16.25 (16.75) 16.25 (17) 16.75 (16.25) 16 (16.5) 16.75 inches

Sleeve circumference: measured at armhole opening:
33 (36) 38 (41) 43 (44) 47 (49) 51 cm
13 (14.25) 15 (16.25) 17 (17.25) 18.5 (19.25) 20 inches

Yoke depth:measured from center back to underarm cast-on edge, excl. neck:
20.5 (22) 24 (26) 27.5 (29) 30 (32) 33.5 cm
8 (8.75) 9.5 (10.25) 10.75 (11.5) 11.75 (12.5) 13.25 inches

Gauge: 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches):
20 sts x 27 rounds (after blocking) with needles 4 mm (US 6) in stockinette stitch in the round.
Rib stitch (in the round): 21 sts x 27 rounds with needles 3 mm (US 2.5)

Needles:
Circular needles 4 & 3 mm / cable lengths 40, 60 and/or 80, 100 cm
(US 6 & 2.5 / cable length 16, 24, and/or 32, 40 inches)
A tapestry needle.

Suggested yarn:

‘Tweed Supreme’ from MAJO Garn (50 g - 350 m) held double
(yarn amounts below give the total needed amount of yarn):
300 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 450 (500) 500 g

OR

‘Tweedy’ (100 g - 230 m) from HEDGEHOG FIBERS held together with ‘Lace’ (25 g - 310 m) from LANG YARNS:
Tweedy: 500 (500) 500-600 (600) 700 (700) 700 (700-800) 800 g
Lace: 100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 150 g

OR

‘Fine Merino’ (50 g - 175 m) held together with ‘Pearl Mohair’ (25 g - 210 m), both from MAJO Garn:
Merino: 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 500 g
Mohair: 125 (150) 150 (175) 175 (175-200) 200 (200) 225 g

If you want to use another yarn or yarn combo, you will need approx. 1050 (1125) 1200 (1350) 1500 (1550) 1650 (1650) 1800 m of yarn. You can always check the Ravelry page of this pattern to see which yarn or yarn combos other knitters have already used (including my testknitters).

Samples as shown in photos:
For reference: I am a size S, but I prefer a more oversized fit, so I made a size M.
Sample 1 (Size M): ‘Tweedy’ in the colour ‘Noir’ from Hedgehog Fibers held together with ‘Lace’ (col. 004) from Lang Yarns, with modification option for the body.
Sample 2 (Size M): ‘Tweed Supreme’ in the colour ‘Ivory’ held double from MAJO Garn, with modification option.