·Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #phoenixsweater_mck @morecaknit

·The light sweater is made with CottonWool 5, col.101 by Gepard Garn.
·The blue sweater is made with Como col.43M & Premia col.9 by Lamana.

DESIGN OVERVIEW
The Phoenix Sweater is worked top-down in stockinette stitch. It begins with the back, which is worked flat with increases to shape the shoulder slopes, and then continued down to the armholes. Stitches are picked up along the shoulder slopes to work the left and right front flat, with increases to shape the V-neck. The front is then joined and worked as one piece to the armholes. Underarm stitches are cast on, and the body is joined to work in the round to the hem, finished with sewn bind-off. Then, stitches are picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves. The sleeves are shaped with short rows first, then worked in the round with increases and decreases, and ending with sewn bind-off. Finally, the neckline is finished with an I-cord edge.

SIZE GUIDE
The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm 31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 in.
The Phoenix Sweater has an oversized fit and is designed to have approx. 25 cm 10 in of positive ease, with the larger sizes featuring less ease to ensure a more balanced and comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 25 cm 10 in larger than your bust circumference, depending on the size. Measure your body before you begin to choose the size that fits best. For example, if your bust (or the widest part of your upper body) measures 95 cm 37½ in, you should knit a size M. The finished garment for size M is 120 cm 41 in, which gives approx. 25 cm 9¾ in of positive ease.

MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 110 (116) 120 (125) 133 (140) 148 (158) 167 cm 43¼ (45¾) 47¼ (49¼) 52¼ (55) 58¼ (62¼) 65¾ in
Back length (excl. neck): 56 (58) 59 (61) 62 (63) 66 (68) 69 cm 22 (22¾) 23¼ (24) 24½ (24¾) 26 (26¾) 27¼ in
Note that the finished measurements can only be achieved if you maintain the correct gauge throughout the project.

GAUGE
21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US 6 needles.
Swatches are measured after washing and blocking. Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4 mm US 6, 40 and 80 or 100 cm 16 and 32 or 40 in circular needles, and double-pointed needles in the same size unless the Magic Loop technique is used.

SUGGESTED YARN
Suggestion 1: 600 (650) 700 (750) 750 (800) 850 (900) 950 g CottonWool 5 by Gepard Garn (50 g = 100 m 109 yds).
Suggestion 2: 250 (275) 300 (325) 350 (375) 400 (425) 450 g Como by Lamana (25 g = 120 m 131 yds) held together with 100 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) 200 g Premia by Lamana (25 g = 300 m 328 yds). Keep two strands of yarn held together throughout the process.
Alternative yarn: This design can be worked either with a single strand of worsted-weight yarn or with two strands held together in a DK + lace combination. For a single strand, look for 100% wool or 100% cotton yarn at approx. 100–120 m 109–131 yds per 50 g. If working with two strands, choose either wool yarn at approx. 175 m 191 yds per 50 g held together with one strand of silk mohair at approx. 210–250 m 230–273 yds per 25 g, or wool yarn at approx. 250 m 273 yds per 50 g held together with one strand of 100% cotton yarn at approx. 250 m 273 yds per 50 g.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

TECHNIQUES USED
CAST-ON (video available)
PICKING UP STITCHES
FLAT KNITTING
KNITTING IN THE ROUND
INCREASES (video available)
DECREASES (video available)
SHORT ROWS (video available)
I-CORD (video available)
SEWN BIND-OFF (video available)

COPYRIGHT & LICENSE
This pattern is for personal use by one user. Sharing the pattern file or readable excerpts (including charts, text, or photos) isn’t allowed. You may post photos or videos of your knitting process and finished garments online. It’s fine if the pattern is briefly visible on paper or on a screen, as long as the content isn’t readable. Finished garments: You may sell handmade finished garments in small quantities, if the maker owns their own copy of the pattern. When selling, credit Moreca Knit as the designer and include the pattern name. No mass production or third-party manufacturing.