Knitting Kit - Phoenix Sweater by Moreca knit

The light sweater is made with CottonWool 5, col. 101 by Gepard Garn. 

PATTERN OVERVIEW
The Phoenix Sweater is knitted from the top down in stockinette stitch. You start with the back, which is worked flat with increases to shape the shoulder slope, then continued to the armholes. Stitches are then picked up along the shoulders to knit the left front and right front separately, flat, with increases to shape the V-neck. The front is then joined and worked in one piece to the armholes. Stitches are cast on under the arms, then the body is joined to be worked in the round to the hem, which is finished with a sewn bind-off. Then, stitches are picked up around the armholes to knit the sleeves. The sleeves are first shaped with short rows, then worked in the round with increases and decreases, and finished with a sewn bind-off. Finally, the neckline is finished with an i-cord edging.

SIZE GUIDE
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) 120–130 (130–140) 140–150 cm (31½–33½) (33½–35½) (35½–37½) (37½–39½) (39½–43¼) (43¼–47¼) (47¼–51¼) (51¼–55) (55–59) inches. The Phoenix Sweater has an oversized fit and is designed with approximately 25 cm (10”) of positive ease, with larger sizes having slightly less ease to ensure a more balanced and comfortable fit. This means that the garment measurements will be approximately 25 cm larger than your bust circumference, depending on the chosen size. Measure your body before starting to choose the most appropriate size. For example, if your bust circumference (or the widest part of your upper body) is 95 cm (37½”), you should knit a size M. The finished garment in size M measures 120 cm (41”), which gives approximately 25 cm (9¾”) of positive ease.

MEASUREMENTS
Garment bust circumference: 110 (116) 120 (125) 133 (140) 148 (158) 167 cm (43¼) (45¾) (47¼) (49¼) (52¼) (55) (58¼) (62¼) (65¾) inches. Back length (without neckline): 56 (58) 59 (61) 62 (63) 66 (68) 69 cm (22) (22¾) (23¼) (24) (24½) (24¾) (26) (26¾) (27¼) inches. Note that the final measurements can only be achieved if you maintain the indicated gauge throughout the project.

GAUGE
21 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch with 4 mm (US 6) needles. Gauge is measured after washing and blocking. Adjust needle size as needed to obtain the correct gauge.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 40 cm and 80 or 100 cm (16” and 32 or 40”), as well as double-pointed needles of the same size, unless the Magic Loop technique is used.

SUGGESTED YARN
Suggestion 1: 600 (650) 700 (750) 750 (800) 850 (900) 950 g CottonWool 5 by Gepard Garn (50 g = 100 m). 

50% organic cotton and 50% merino wool

MATERIALS
Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, pick up stitches, knitting flat, knitting in the round, increases, decreases, short rows, i-cord, sewn bind-off.