Underskud (= deficit) is a modified version of Overskud (surplus).
If you already have/or plan to purchase the pattern Overskud, it is possible to get this addition for free with the code: underskud

Underskud is lightweight oversized “less-is-more” sweater worked top down with heavily sloped shoulders and dropped sleeves. The edges at neck, hem and cuffs are worked in 1x1 rib.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
The body measurement of the finished sweater: 104.5 (112, 121, 128, 135.5, 148) cm/41.25 (44, 47.75, 50.5, 53.25, 58.25)”. Choose a size with approx. 10-20 cm/4-8” positive ease at body.

Because the sweater has a slightly conical shape it matters if your body’s shoulder line is straight or narrow. If you have a straight shoulder line, I recommend knitting the neck in a larger size to get more width before the sloped shoulders.

It is possible to “work your own size”: Choose a neckline (A) and continue to increase stitches for the desired width in body (B). The sleeves can be regular or wide (D) so work the yoke to the depth where the circumference of sleeves will fit (C).

The samples are worked with:
A. Neckline size 4.
B. Body size 3.
C+D. Yoke depth and sleeve size 2.

Measurements of the finished sweater
A. Neck circumference (measured below rib): 42.5 (44.5, 48, 50, 52, 52) cm/ 16.75 (17.5, 19, 19.75, 20.5, 20.5)”.
B. Body circumference: 104.5 (112, 121, 128, 135.5, 148) cm/41.25 (44, 47.75, 50.5, 53.25, 58.25)”.
D. Upper arm/sleeve circumference: 31 (33.5, 36.5, 39, 41, 45) cm/12.25 (13.25, 14.25, 15.25, 16.25, 17.5)”

Gauge
22 sts x 30 rows/rounds = 10cm x 10cm/4” x 4”: in stockinette stitch on needle 3.75 mm/US 5 or the size needed to obtain gauge after wet blocking.

Materials
3.75 mm/US 5, circular needle, and double pointed needles (or circular needles for magic loop)
3.5 mm/US 4 circular needle, and double pointed needles (or circular needles for magic loop)
Stitch markers, waste yarn/stitch holders, a tapestry needle.

Yarn
Note! Yardage is an estimate.
Approx 1080 (1140, 1260, 1400, 1560, 1680) m/1180 (1247, 1378, 1531 ,1706, 1837) yd of a light sportweight yarn

Red sample: Wool Silk by Hjertegarn.dk, 75% wool, 25% silk, 300m/328 yd per 50g/ 1.75oz
Green sample: Candy Cotton by Casasol, 75% cotton, 25% mohair, 799m/874 yd per 200g/7.05 oz

Yarn alternative: Santiago Light by Mayflower.dk, 56% Wool, 30% Polyamide, 14% Alpaca, 300 m/328 yd per 50 g/1.75 oz.