Do you have those pieces in your wardrobe that you always wear when you need that extra layer of comfort and emotional support? That’s what this sweater is for me. She is my go-to sweater when I’m feeling super anxious and don’t have the mental space to plan my look, or just need to feel comfortable and secure. She is oversized, slightly fluffy, with beautifully shaped sleeves. She is the most comfortable sweater - not too chunky, not too light, doesn’t cling to you, just lays softly over your body. She’s a timeless piece that looks like you have put the effort in even when you have just chucked on something that feels comfortable and safe.

PS. She is seamless.

Level: Easy
Written in English

Construction Overview: Bottom up, worked in the round
Ease: +38cm (+15”) to +45cm (+17.75”)

Sizes to fit chest
1 - 28-30”
2 - 32-34”
3 - 36-38”
4 - 40-42”
5 - 44-46”
6 - 48-50”
7 - 52-54”
8 - 56-58”
9 - 60-62”

Please note size 8 has not been tested. I have no reason to think there’s any errors but if you find some please let me know. If you want to test this size drop me a message!

Garment Chest Circumerence
1 - 114cm (45”)
2 - 126cm (49.5”)
3 - 134cm (52.75”)
4 - 146cm (57.5”)
5 - 154cm (60.5”)
6 - 166cm (65.5”)
7 - 177cm (69.75”)
8 - 186cm (73.25”)
9 - 197cm (77.4”)

Yarn
This sweater is knit with two yarns held together. This approximately equals an Aran/Worsted weight yarn.

Drops Daisy Merino DK 50g = 110m
8, 9, 9 (10, 10, 11) 12, 12, 13 Balls
880, 930, 970 (1045, 1100, 1180) 1235, 1300, 1360 metres
965, 1020, 1060 (1145, 1205, 1290) 1350, 1425, 1490 yards

Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk Lace 25g =140m
7, 7, 7 (8, 8, 9) 9, 10, 10 Balls
880, 930, 970 (1045, 1100, 1180) 1235, 1300, 1360 metres
965, 1020, 1060 (1145, 1205, 1290) 1350, 1425, 1490 yards

Alternatives yarn for Drops Daisy:
Sandnes Garn - Double Sunday
West Yorkshire Spinners - Pure DK
Cascade Yarns - Cascade 220 Superwash

Alternatives yarn for Drops Brushed Alpaca:
Fyberspates - Cumulus
Emma’s Yarn - Suri Silk

Gauge = 10cm (4”) x 10cm (4”)
14 sts x 21 rnds - stockinette stitch in the round, 6mm (US 10) needles, blocked

Tools
6mm (US 10) 40cm + 80cm circular needles
5mm (US 8) 40cm circular needles
Tape measure
Stitch markers
Sewing/tapestry needle

These are just suggested needle sizes you may need to change sizes if you knit tighter/looser.

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