STELLAAdult sweater knitting pattern

Stella is a cozy and relaxed textured sweater. SIZES XS S M L XL 2XL Body circumference 36 in 39 in 42 in 44.5 in 46 in 47.25 in 92 cm 99 cm 106 cm 113 cm 116.5 cm 120 cm Body length from underarms, front 13.75 in 14 in 14.5 in 15 in 15.25 in 16 in 35 cm 36 cm 37 cm 38 cm 39 cm 41 cm Body length from underarms, back 16 in 16.5 in 17 in 17.25 in 17.75 in 18.5 in 41 cm 42 cm 43 cm 44 cm 45 cm 47 cm Sleeve length from undrarms 17.75 in 18 in 18.5 in 19 in 19.25 in 19.75 in 45 cm 46 cm 47 cm 48 cm 49 cm 50 cm YARN Saga Tweed from Icewear Garn, 97% wool/ 3% polyester (50 g = 100 m/109 yd). Yarn quantity 350 g 400 g 450 g 500 g 550 g 600 g NEEDLES US 8 (5 mm), 40 and 80 cm circular needles US 7 (4.5 mm), 80 cm circular needles US 8 (5 mm) Double Pointed Needles GAUGE 4X4 in (10X10 cm) = 17 sts and 24 rounds in stockinette stitch on needles US 8 (5 mm). METHOD It is knitted in the round, top down, using a simple pattern stitch (knit 5 sts, purl 1 st). The ribbing at the sleeves and the neckline, is knitted (knit 2 sts, purl 1 st), using two threads of yarn but one thread is used for the bottom ribbing. At the lower edge of the back piece, short rows are worked to lengthen the sweater at the back. It is important to have the right gauge to determine the given size. Adjust needle size to match gauge. * Available in English and Icelandic