Soft Teddy Sweater is a cozy, oversized sweater designed for comfort and everyday wear. The simple construction makes it a relaxing and enjoyable knit.

PATTERN OVERVIEW
The sweater is worked top-down. First, the back yoke is worked flat. Stitches are then picked up along the cast-on edge to form the shoulders. Each shoulder is worked separately using short rows to create a wedge shape. The front and back are joined under the arms and the body is worked in the round. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes and worked downward. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline and finished with ribbing.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
The Soft Teddy Sweater is designed with approx. 15–20 cm 6–8 inches of positive ease, meaning it is about 15–20 cm 6–8 inches wider than the actual chest measurement.
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed for a bust circumference of approx.: 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm 31½–33½ (33½–35½) 35½–37½ (37½–39½) 39½–43¼ (43¼–47¼) 47¼–51¼ inches.
Bust circumference (finished garment): 100 (107) 113 (120) 130 (137) 140 cm 39¼ (42¼) 44½ (47¼) 51¼ (54) 55 inches
Length (measured at center back including neck ribbing): 62 (65) 66 (69) 71 (74) 74 cm 24½ (25½) 26 (27¼) 28 (29¼) 29¼ inches

RECOMMENDED YARN
Drops ALPACA BOUCLÉ (80% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 5% Polyamide; 50 g = 140 m / 153 yards).
Quantity needed: 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 g.

GAUGE
12 stitches x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 6 mm US 10 needles.

NEEDLES
Circular needles: 6 mm US 10 and 5 mm US 8 / 40 cm 16 inches and 80 cm 32 inches
Double-pointed needles: 6 mm US 10 and 5 mm US 8ou prefer knitting sleeves on circular needles using the Magic Loop method).

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder, measuring tape, scissors.