Knitting Kit - Serein Sweater by Caidree

The Serein is a turtleneck sweater pattern knitted top-down, designed for advanced beginner knitters. Made for casual days, it will quickly become an everyday essential.

It features a rolled turtleneck, rolled cuffs, and a rolled hem. Knitting begins at the neckline and yoke, shaped using German Short Rows. Raglan increases are made with slanted increases. The rest of the sweater is knitted in the round, entirely in stockinette stitch.

Its fit is slightly loose and it is designed to be worn with a positive ease of at least 10 cm (4 inches). The instructions are written using US knitting terminology and use very few abbreviations, making it an excellent project for advanced beginners.

Sizes

The pattern is available in sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL.

The finished sweater's chest circumference is 89 (94) 104 (114) 124 (134) 144 (153) 163 cm, which includes a positive ease of 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches).

The model shown is wearing size M for a chest circumference of 93 cm.

Please note that final dimensions can only be achieved if the gauge is respected. Consult the final measurements before choosing your size.

Gauge

21 stitches × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm, in stockinette stitch, knitted in the round with 4.0 mm (US 6) needles, after washing and blocking.

Suggested Yarn

335 (360) 405 (445) 490 (530) 575 (625) 665 g of Clinton Hill Cashmere Bespoke DK.

Composition: 50 g = 114 m (125 yards).

The model shown is knitted in color 5013B.

Suggested Needles

For the collar and the first half of the yoke, you will need 4.0 mm (US 6) double-pointed needles or 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 inch) short-tip circular needles in 4.0 mm (US 6), as well as 40 cm, 80 cm, or 100 cm (16, 32, or 40 inch) circular needles, or any other size that allows you to achieve gauge.

For the hem, use 3.0 mm (US 2) circular needles of 80 cm or 100 cm (32 or 40 inch).

If you use the Magic Loop method, you can also use longer circular needles to knit the collar and sleeves.