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DESCRIPTION
The sweater is worked from the top down in the round. First, the neckband is worked in 1×1 rib, followed by short rows to slightly raise the back of the neck. Next, a series of increases is worked together with colourwork. Once the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves are separated. The body is then worked in the round and finished with a hem in 1×1 rib. For the sleeves, stitches are placed back onto the needles, and additional stitches are picked up at the underarm. The sleeves are then worked in the round, with a series of decreases (sizes 2–10) and optional colourwork. Finally, the sleeves are finished with cuffs in 1×1 rib.
The colourwork part is fully charted.
The pattern includes optional bust shaping.

Note: This pattern is not suitable for beginners. Before purchasing, please take a moment to review the list of techniques used in this pattern, which can be found towards the end of this page.

The sweater is designed with approximately 15.5–19.5 cm/ 6–7.75” of positive ease at the chest.
Sample: size 2, with 19 cm/ 7.5” of positive ease at the chest, without short-row bust shaping.

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
88.5 (99, 109.5, 117.5) (127, 136.5, 146) (156.5, 166, 175.5) cm/ 35.5 (39.75, 43.75, 47) (50.75, 54.5, 58.5) (62.5, 66.5, 70.25)“

See all measurements, schematics, size guide, and more: Orizzonte (pattern preview)

ESTIMATED YARN
mc: 7 (7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13) skeins of Mediterraneo by Fibre Gentili (100% wool, 50 g/ 1.76 oz = approx. 175 m/ 191 yds) in Espresso colourway,
or 1070 (1140, 1270, 1380) (1490, 1580, 1740) (1860, 1970, 2120) m/ 1170 (1250, 1390, 1510) (1630, 1730, 1900) (2030, 2150, 2320) yds of sport-weight yarn.

cc: 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) skeins of Eolie by Fibre Gentili (100% wool, 50 g/ 1.76 oz = approx. 300 m/ 328 yds) in Alicudi Blue colourway,
or 430 (460, 510, 600) (640, 690, 800) (860, 910, 1040) m/ 470 (500, 560, 660) (700, 750, 870) (940, 1000, 1140) yds of lace-weight yarn.

Note: One strand of sport-weight yarn as mc and two strands of lace-weight yarn as cc are used throughout the pattern.

Note: If you are working the bust shaping, you will need approx. the following additional amount of mc:
30 (70, 70, 80) (90, 140, 150) (160, 170, 180) m/ 30 (80, 80, 90) (100, 150, 160) (170, 190, 200) yds.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5 mm (US4) circular needles, at least 80 cm/ 32” for the body.
3.5 mm (US4) in preferred method for working small circumferences (for the sleeves).
3 mm (US2.5) circular needles, at least 80 cm/ 32” for the hem.
3 mm (US2.5) in preferred method for working small circumferences (for the cuffs and neckband).

GAUGE
23 sts and 32 rounds = 10 cm/ 4” in stranded colourwork pattern (use charts A, B and C) on 3.5 mm (US4) needles, after blocking.
23 sts and 32 rounds = 10 cm/ 4” in st st on 3.5 mm (US4) needles, after blocking.
26 sts and 34 rounds = 10 cm/ 4” in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) on 3 mm (US2.5) needles, after blocking, fully relaxed.

The gauge swatches and sample were all knitted using ChiaoGoo metal needles.

NOTIONS
3 stitch markers, blocking tools, a measuring tape, scissors, stitch holders or scrap yarns, a tapestry needle.

TECHNIQUES
1x1 Rib Cable Cast-On*
Backward-loop CO
decreases (k2tog, ssk)
increases (m1r)
knitting in the round
picking up stitches
PUW*
reading charts (the colourwork is fully charted)
slipping stitches
Tubular BO*
wrap & turn short rows*
*see video in the VIDEO TUTORIALS section

Sizes 7–10 haven’t been tested, as I couldn’t find testers who could provide accurate feedback on fit. If you wear one of these sizes and are interested in knitting one, please feel free to contact me at hello.joann.fil@gmail.com

Tech editing have been done by Rebecca Williamson