Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) ● Level: 3 of 5 ● A classic sweater with delightfully addictive knitting! This sweater is achievable with basic skills — as long as you can twist stitches and read a simple chart. The Soft Shimo sweater is an updated version of the popular Shimo sweater worked with thicker yarn and larger needles. It’s worked from the top down in stockinette stitch with beautiful lace at front and cuffs.
The sweater begins with either a provisional or a long tail cast-on at the neckline, which is then folded over for a trendy double-layered look. The neckline is shaped with short rows for a better fit, followed by a beautiful lace pattern at the front. The body is knitted first, then the sleeves. Finally, the neckline is sewn to the inside if you didn’t secure it while knitting.
And no mohair - this time I added a stand of cashmere.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 89.5 (96.5) 106 (115) 125 (134) 146 (155) cm / 35.75 (38.5) 42.25 (46) 50 (53.5) 58.25 (62)”
Length from back neck to hem: 58 (58) 58 (58) 68 (68) 68 (68) cm / 23.25 (23.25) 23.25 (23.25) 27.25 (27.25) 27.25 (27.25)”
Upper arm circumference: 32 (34) 36.5 (39) 41 (43.5) 46 (47) cm /
12.75 (13.75) 14.5 (15.5) 16.5 (17.5) 18.5 (18.75)”
Sleeve length from underarm: 48 cm / 19.25” in all sizes

SIZE GUIDE
The sweater is designed to be worn with approx. 10-15 cm / 4-6” of positive ease at bust. First, measure your own bust (or your widest upper body part). Then, add approx. 10-15 cm / 4-6” to your bust circumference. Compare that number to the finished measurements (above) and choose the closest size.
Pictured in size XS.

WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn: 360 (380) 420 (450) 600 (680) 750 (830) g of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100 % merino - 108 m / 118 yd / 50 g), colour off-white (1012).
And 110 (120) 130 (140) 180 (200) 225 (250) g of Austermann Cashmere Cloud (46 % merino, 34 % cotton, 20 % cashmere - 180 m / 196 yd / 25 g), colour off-white (0001).
Or any other yarn that goes to gauge. You can substitute the thin cashmere strand with, for example, silk merino or suri alpaca.

Needles: 4.5 mm (US7) and 3 mm (US2.5) circular needles and DPNs for sleeves if you don’t use the the magic loop technique.

Notions: 9 stitch markers (1 different for BOR marker), spare needle (optional), tapestry needle.

Gauge: 17 sts x 24 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette st with 4.5 mm (US7) needle.

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This booklet is designed in A5 size. You can print it at its actual size, page by page, or as a double-sided booklet if your printer supports it. The instructions are also easy to read on a phone screen thanks to the large font.

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The pattern is in English.
Ohje on englanniksi, ei suomeksi.