Marty’s Sweater is worked top down, beginning with the saddle shoulders. The saddles are shaped and then joined to form the yoke, after which German short rows are worked to shape the back and front for a good fit. Designed with a comfortable oversized silhouette, the saddle construction adds both structure and ease to the sweater. The collar is worked in twisted rib, then folded to the inside and joined to the neckline, creating a thick and cosy neckline. The finished garment is designed to have approximately 20–25 cm / 8–10 in of positive ease.

Experience level
Intermediate knitter

Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7.

Bust circumference
80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-105 (105-110) 110-115 cm /
31.5–33.5 (33.5–35.5) 35.5–37.5 (37.5–39.5) 39.5–41.25 (41.25–43.25) 43.25–45.25 in.

Finished bust circumference
104 (109) 115 (120) 124 (129) 135 cm / 40 (43) 45 (47.25) 48.75 (50.75) 52 in.

Gauge
15 sts by 21 rows = 10 by 10 cm (4 by 4 in) in stockinette stitch washed and blocked on 6 mm (US 10) needles. If you are unable to meet gauge, adjust your needle size.

Needles

Main: 6 mm (US 10) 80 or 100 cm (32 or 40 in) circular needles.
Ribbing: 4.5 mm (US 7) 40 or 60 cm and 4 mm (US 6) 40 or 60 cm (15 or 24 in) circular needles and 3.5 mm (US 4) 40 or 60 cm (15 or 24 in) circular needles.

Materials recommended
Aran/worsted + lace weight yarn:
450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) 600 g BC Garn Brisa held together with 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 g BC Garn Svala.

The sample is knitted up in Brisa in Light Purple 08 held together with Svala Gray Beige 02 in size 2 on a person with a bust circumference of 84 cm / 33 in.

Other materials
Stitch markers, stitch holders, tape measure, scissors and tapestry needle.