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Polaris Sweater is knitted top-down without seams. The neck is knit in the round to start, followed by increases to shape the shoulders. Then, the front and back are divided and knitted flat separately to create space for the armhole opening. After that, the pieces are joined again and knitted in the round until the desired length is reached. Next, the stitches for the sleeves are picked up. There is an option to leave it sleeveless and use it as a vest, or to knit long sleeves. It is also optional to use German Short Rows to shape the neckline and lengthen the back of the body.

Techniques used: increases and decreases, Standard Bind-Off, Twisted Loop Cast-On, Cable Cast-On, I-cord Bind-Off (optional), German Short Rows (optional). All techniques used are explained in the instructions and through videos linked from this pattern.

About this Pattern

Sizes: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8}.

Finished Garment Measurements: (93, 102, 113) [122, 133, 142] {153, 162} cm/(37.25, 40.75, 45.25) [48.75, 53.25, 56.75] {61.25, 64.75}” bust circumference approx.

Ease: 10 cm/4” to 20 cm/8” of positive ease.

To choose your size, you should add the desired ease to your actual bust measurement and then find the closest measurement in the finished garment measurements schematic.

Gauge: 18 stitches x 26 rounds (10 cm/4”) in the round, with the main needles, in stockinette stitch and blocked.

Suggested Needles: 5 mm/US 8 main circular needles, or the size needed to obtain the required gauge. 4.5 mm/US 7 circular needles, or one size smaller than the main needles, for the hem and cuffs. The length of the needle cable may vary as needed. For knitting small circumferences, you can use double-pointed needles, short circular needles, or long circular needles using the Magic Loop technique.

Yarn and Yardage:

Weight: DK.

Sample features:

One strand of Rosarios4 Real Merino (100% superwash merino wool) 290 m/100 g (317 yd/3.5 oz), together with one strand of Rosarios4 Aurora (70% mohair kid, 30% silk) 210 m/25 g (229 yd/0.88 oz).

Approximate yardage for the long-sleeve version:

(865, 955, 1060) [1155, 1255, 1340] {1450, 1545} m/(945, 1045, 1160) [1265, 1370, 1465] {1585, 1690] yd of Rosarios4 Real Merino or similar, together with (715, 790, 875) [955, 1035 1110] {1195, 1280} m/(780, 865, 955) [1045, 1130, 1215] {1305, 1400} yd of Rosarios4 Aurora or similar.

Equivalent to (3, 4, 4) [4, 5, 5] {5, 6} balls of Rosarios4 Real Merino along with (4, 4, 5) [5, 5, 6] {6, 7} balls of Rosarios4 Aurora.

Approximate yardage for the short-sleeve version:

(635, 705, 785) [860, 945, 1020] {1115, 1190} m/(695, 770, 860) [940, 1035, 1115] {1220, 1300] yd of Rosarios4 Real Merino or similar, together with (525, 580, 645) [710, 780, 840] {920, 980} m/(575, 635, 705) [775, 855, 920] {1005, 1070} yd of Rosarios4 Aurora or similar.

Equivalent to (3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4] {4, 5} balls of Rosarios4 Real Merino along with (3, 3, 4) [4, 4, 4] {5, 5} balls of Rosarios4 Aurora.

Other notions: blocking tools, scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn (or stitch holder).