The Madeira sweater 1 is a raglan sweater worked in two strands held together: Rauma Finull and DROPS Kid-Silk. The sweater is knitted from the bottom up. The sample shown is size M. The pattern is available in 7 sizes. Inspired by Madeira island, the colours evoke hydrangeas, a flower abundant on the island.

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

Measurements
Bust circumference: 95 (100) 105 (111) 116 (121) 126 cm
Total length: 58 (59) 61 (62) 63 (65) 67 cm
Sleeve length: 42 (44) 46 (46) 47 (47) 48 cm
Neck circumference: 44 (47) 50 (52) 55 (55) 55 cm

Gauge
19 stitches x 24 rows in stocking stitch on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm.

Note: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

Needles
Double-pointed needles and circular needles (40 cm) size 3.5 mm.
Circular needles (40 and 80 cm) size 4.5 mm

Yarn and yarn amounts
Rauma Finull, 100 % Norwegian wool. Yardage pr. skein 50 grams = 175 meters
DROPS Kid-Silk, 25% super kid mohair, 25% silke. Yardage pr. skein 25 grams = 200 meters

Rauma Finull
Colour 4128 Lilac Heather, 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 300 g
Colour 4133 Light Pink Heather, 50 g
Colour 0401 Natural, 50 g

DROPS Kid-silk
Colour 05 Heather, 50 (75) 75 (100) 100 (100) 100 g
Colour 09 Light Lavender, 25 (25) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g
Colour 01 Natural, 25 g

Alternative yarn for DROPS Kid-Silk: Dale Tynn Kidsilk Erle
4008 Dark Rose, 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 (75) 75 g
4045 Frost Pink, 25 g
1001 White, 25 g

Knitting the Madeira sweater
The Madeira sweater is knitted in the round, which means that instead of knitting back and forth in rows, you’ll be working in continuous circles to create a seamless garment. Knitting in the round is an efficient technique that eliminates the need for side seams, giving the jumper a smooth, even finish.