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Style TIE ME UP SWEATER knitwear pattern instructions. The pattern comes in a PDF file, and can be downloaded and printed from the computer.

Size chart

Size (cm)  XXS    XS     S     M     L     XL

1.Bust circumference                                      

127  129   131 133 135 137

2.Length, mid-back (excluding neck edge)

29    29      29    33   33   33

3.Length sleeves                                               

50   52      54     55   55   55

4.Length neckline to armpit                           

36   36      36     36    36   36

5.Length on straps                                           

86    88      90     92   92    92

Measurements are taken before washing. The sweater is intentionally oversized and taken when untied, it can be worn as a dress. Sleeves are extra long. The design is bulky and relaxed.

Skills Needed

Knitting in the round

Ribbing

Increases (M1R, M1L)

i-Cord

Knit buttonholes (YO, K2tog)

Stitched finishing (neckline, cuffs)

Materials

Yarn: Organic Merino DK from Thelma Steimann (100% organic merino wool), approx. 225 m/100 g skein. Soft, high-quality base.

Yarn quantity: 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) skeins

Needles:

Circular 4 mm, 40 cm & 80 cm (body & sleeves)

Circular 3.5 mm, 40 cm (neckline)

2 × DPN 4 mm (straps)

Notions:

Tapestry needle (for weaving ends, stitching neckline & cuffs)

Stitch markers

2 × stitch holder cords or scrap yarn

Gauge

Stockinette stitch, 4 mm needles: 21 sts × 29 rows = 10 × 10 cm

Adjust needle size to achieve correct gauge.

Good to know

Sweater is worked top-down in raglan style. Begin at the neckline, work the yoke, separate sleeves and body, then finish hem and cuffs. Neckline and cuffs are folded and stitched for a double layer. Strap holes are knitted into the fabric; straps are worked separately and sewn in place.