Beachcomber - Sweater

SIZE

XS, (S, M, L), (XL, 2XL, 3XL), (4XL, 5XL) to fit bust measurement of: 71-76, (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5), (111.5-117, 122-127, 132-137), (142-147, 152-158) cm or

28-30, (32-34, 36-38, 40-42), (44-46, 48-50, 52-54), (56-58, 60-62)”

MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference: 91.5, (101.5, 112, 123), 132, 142, 152.5), (162.5, 173) cm / 36, (40, 44, 48), (52, 56, 60), (64, 68)”

Length: 51, (53.5, 53.5, 56), (58.5, 62.5, 65), (67.5, 70) cm /20, (21, 21, 22), (23, 24.5, 25.5), (26.5, 27.5)”

This sweater has about 15.5 to 20.5 cm / 6 to 8 inches of positive ease built into the pattern. Make sure to choose the size that most closely matches your bust size. You can adjust the size you choose based on the positive ease you want in the top. Sample pictured in a size small on a 86 cm / 34 inch bust.

PATTERN INFORMATION

The Beachcomber Sweater is a seamless raglan worked from the top down, in the round, with neck shaping worked after the collar. The sleeve stitches are held while the body is worked. Sleeve stitches are then picked up and worked in the round. The sweater is worked in a broken rib pattern and has a lightweight feel to it, perfect for fall weather!

Techniques used include: knitting in the round, knitting, purling, increasing stitches, holding stitches, tubular bind off, German Short Rows, wet blocking.