About
Neptuni Sweater is an oversized sweater featuring a delicate shoulder detail that frames the back and creates a smooth transition between the front and back.

Neptuni Sweater is worked from the top down. The shoulders are first shaped using Japanese short rows, but German short rows can also be used if preferred. The back is then worked flat. Stitches are then picked up along the shoulders for the front, which is also worked flat before being joined with the back at the underarms. The body is then worked in the round. Stitches are picked up around the armholes for the sleeves, which are first shaped with short rows and then worked in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up for the neckline, which is also worked in the round.

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

Measurements
Bust circumference:
112 (117) 122 (129) 136 (141) cm / 44 (46) 48 (50¾) 53½ (55½) in

Length (center back):
56 (58) 59 (60) 62 (64) cm / 22 (22¾) 23¼ (23½) 24½ (25¼) in

Size Guide
Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) are designed to fit a bust circumference of approximately 80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) cm / 31½–33½ (33½–35½) 35½–37½ (37½–39¼) 39¼–43¼ (43¼–47¼) in.

Neptuni Sweater is designed with approximately 30 cm / 11¾ in of positive ease. For sizes 5 and 6, the amount of positive ease decreases slightly as the bust circumference increases. Measure your bust circumference before choosing a size.

For example, if your bust circumference is 86 cm / 33¾ in, add approximately 30 cm / 11¾ in of positive ease: 86 cm + 30 cm = 116 cm / approximately 45¾ in. In this case, size 2, with a finished bust circumference of 117 cm / 46 in, is recommended.

The model is wearing size 3.

Suggested needles
5 mm / US 8 circular needles (40 cm / 16 in, 80 and/or 100 cm / 32 and/or 40 in),
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles (40 cm / 16 in, 80 and/or 100 cm / 32 and/or 40 in), 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles (40 and 60 cm / 16 and 24 in)

Gauge
16 sts × 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in in stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US 8 needles

Suggested yarn
400 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) g Soft from Isager Yarn (50 g = 125 m (137 yds))

held together with…

125 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) g Silk Mohair from Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m (232 yds))

The sample shown in the pictures is worked in Isager Soft in col. E6s held together with Silk Mohair from Isager in col. 6.