DARLING is knit from the top down. The neckline is based on the invisible cast on / provisional cast on. Darling has a moderate puff sleeve, which is finished with a long cuff in rib. The sweater is worked in stockinette stitch apart from the center front, where you work a simple lace pattern.
Finished measurements Sizes 1 (2) 4 (6) 8 (10) 12 years.
Chest: Approx. 63 (68) 73 (78) 80 (85) 90 cm.
Body, length: Approx. 24 (26) 28 (30) 34 (36) 38 cm.
Inner sleeve length: Ca. 27 (29) 31 (34) 38 (40) 42 cm.
Suggested yarn: Snefnug from CaMaRose, 55% Alpaca, 10 % Merino wool, and 35% Cotton, 110 m/50 g. 4 (5) 5 (6) 7 (7) 8 skeins. The sample in the picture is knit in colour Rosa 7357.
Suggested needle size: Circular needle 30-40 cm: sizes 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm, 5.5 mm for neckline (alternatively dpns). Circular needle size 5.5 mm: 50, 60 , and 80 cm. Circular needle size 4.5 mm, 60 cm for rib on body. Double pointed needles (dpns) for sleeves: Sizes 4.5 mm, and 5.5 mm.
Gauge: 16 sts x 23 rounds = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on size 5.5 mm after washing.