Violetta Sweater

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Written explanation
Photo reference
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Difficulty:  Intermediate 
 
Violetta sweater is a classic casual knitwear with feminine touches. Garment features slip ribbing streamlines, wide v-neck, long sleeves with statement cuffs.
 
Violetta sweater is worked from top down in slip ribbing stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference:  
106 (111) 116 (121) 127 (130) 138 cm
[41.7 (43.7) 45.6 (47.6) 50 (51.2) 54.3 inches] 
Overall Length (back top edge to back bottom edge):  
56 (57) 60 (62) 65 (66) 68 cm
[22 (22.4) 23.6 (24.4) 25.6 (26) 26.8 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
7 mm [US 10.75] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
6 mm [US 10] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
5 mm [US 8] circular needles ( 60 or 80 cm [ 24 or 32 inches] )
 
KNITTING DENSITY
In slip ribbing stitch using 7 mm [US 10.75] needles
13.5 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is designed for a loose fit with approx. 15-20 cm [6-8 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 15–20 cm [6-8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.
 
For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite loose fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. 
 
Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size XS with approx. 18 cm [7 inches] positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 gr.        
Woolfolk, Luft, 50 gr. / 100 m - Wisteria
100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) 175 gr.        
Knitting for Olive, Silk Mohair, 25 gr. / 225 m - Dusty Violette 
 
Knit the sweater with 1 strand of Luft and 1 strand of Silk Mohair held together.
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of aran weight yarn pair with 1 strand of lace weight yarn
OR
1 strand of worsted weight yarn pair with 1 strand of light fingering to fingering weight yarn