The Licorice sweater is designed for a comfortable oversized look. It’s incredibly warm and elegant. You can choose between three different collars: flat, high turtleneck, or folded collar. The cashmere yarn lends a very soft, draped, and luxurious look.
The touch of scrap yarn inserts in contrasting colors makes each piece unique.
Suitable for a classic and elegant look, as a casual everyday sweater.

Available Sizes: All sizes have been size graded and present in the pattern, but only S, M, L and 4XL have been tested. P.S.: You’re very welcome to be the first to test one of the sizes not yet available. If you’re interested, write me using my email address with OBJECT “Licorice Sweater testing size….” and I’ll send you the pattern for free in exchange for your cooperation. Please contact me only if you’re serious about this. The pattern will be sent to you one milestone at a time; you’ll receive subsequent milestones only after you submit the requested information. In addition to the technical feedback I’ll ask for, you’ll need to provide clear photos of the garment being worn to ensure it fits. Thank you for your cooperation!

Skill Level:
Intermediate .

Sizing:
XXS, XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Body Bust Measurements:
61-66, 71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117) (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) cm
24-26, 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) in

Finished garment bust measurements:
90, 100 (110, 120, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170, 181.5) cm
35.5, 39.25 (43.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55) (59, 63, 67, 71.5) in

Ease:
Licorice Sweater is designed to be worn with a positive ease of 23-29.5 cm (9-11.5 in) at the bust circumference.

Yarn meterage & yardage:
Cashmere yarn: 25 gr / 77 m / 84 yd
Merino Wool yarn: 25 gr / 95 m / 104 yd
Mohair: 25 gr / 330 m / 361 yd

Yarn requirements per size (g, m & yd), approximately:
Merino:
193, 209 (225, 244, 262, 281) (304, 334, 354, 376) g
732, 794 (859, 927, 994, 1068) (1156, 1269, 1345, 1431) m
801, 869 (940, 1014, 1088, 1168) (1265, 1388, 1471, 1565) yd
Cashmere:
237, 258 (279, 301, 323, 346) (375, 412, 436, 464) g
732, 794 (859, 927, 994, 1068) (1156, 1269, 1345, 1431) m
801, 869 (940, 1014, 1088, 1168) (1265, 1388, 1471, 1565) yd
Mohair 2 strands held together. Total amount:
119, 129 (139, 150, 161, 173) (187, 206, 218, 232) g
1568, 1701 (1840, 1986, 2130, 2288) (2476, 2719, 2882, 3067) m
1715, 1861 (2013, 2172, 2330, 2503) (2708, 2974, 3152, 3355) yd

Notions:

• Gauge-size needles, circular / double-pointed Sample was worked on 9 mm / 13 US circular needles
• 1 cord long enough to comfortably work your Neckband and Upper Body circumference / double pointed needles
• 1 cord long enough to comfortably work your Bust circumference
• 1 cable cord to comfortably work your Wrist circumference / or double pointed needles or magic loop
• 5 markers or scrap yarn markers (I would suggest to have the markers in different colors and to make a little note to easily recognise each marker the pattern is referring to)
• 2 removable stitch markers
• 2 spare cords or leftover yarn
• tapestry needle
• scissors

Technique skills required:

• Top-Down, Raglan construction
• Tubular Italian Cast-On
• German Short Rows
• Kfb Increases
• Italian Bind-Off
• Backwards Loop Cast-On
• Sew a Folded Neckline / Join a Folded Neckband
• Duplicate Stitch Embroidery / Yarn Inserts

Raglan Construction Method:
The Licorice Sweater is an oversized, Top-Down Raglan Sweater worked in the round.
You can choose a Flat Collar/Turtleneck or a Folded Collar.
The collar is knit together with the yoke. The Neckline Shape is worked using the German Short Row Technique.

• Cast on for the neck collar.
• Work the neckline shaping using the German Short Row Technique.
• Work the raglan shaping in the round until you reach the required circumference and armhole depth.
• Split for the body and sleeves, casting on additional stitches at the underarm.
• Work each in the round, incorporating any shaping until you reach the required length.

The placement of your scrap yarn is purely optional and I’d like to leave to your own creativity and taste. I don’t give instructions about this because I would like you to choose, if-where-when-how much yarn to add to your creation. I made mine while I was working, deciding when and what to add using Scrap Yarn Knots (Tutorial in the Pattern). Just have fun.
You can also leave your creation without color placement or if you want to mimic the sample, you can find the Freehand Embroidery Chart (Chart in the Pattern).

The black with white insert Licorice Sweater is knitted in cashmere-merino-mohair recycled yarn.

The petrol-green Licorice Sweater is knitted in Copenhagen Fibers baby alpaca blend, n. 25 and n. 30 held together.

This pattern has been tech-edited and tested. If you come across any errors or odd parts, you are more than welcome to let me know so that I can offer the best possible version. Thank you!!

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