Knitting kit - Chantal Sweater by Moreca Knit

Chantal Sweater Knitting Kit by Moreca Knit

Pattern not included - you must purchase the pattern on Ravelry, see here.

Pattern available in English.

The Chantal Sweater is knitted from the top down in slipped stitch.
First, the right and left shoulders are knitted separately. Then, stitches are picked up to knit the right and left fronts, shaping the neckline with increases, then they are joined with additional stitches picked up for the neckline to knit the right front down to the armholes. Then, stitches are picked up to knit the back. German Short Rows are used on both the front and the back to ensure a comfortable fit at the shoulders. Once all parts are completed, they are joined to knit in the round.
Then, stitches are picked up to knit the neckline in 2x2 rib, in the round, before folding it and securing it to the wrong side. Finally, stitches are picked up to knit the sleeves in the round.

Examples of knitted projects are available on Instagram with the hashtag #chantalsweater.

The light sweater in the photo is knitted with Wild & Soft col. 101 by Gepard and Tilia col. 101 by Filcolana.

Sizes:

XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Chantal Sweater has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approx. 15 cm (6 in) of positive ease, with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means that the garment measurements will be approximately 15 cm (6 in) larger than your actual bust circumference.

Sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed for a bust circumference of:
80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 / 110-120 / 120-130 cm
(31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in).

Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the correct size.
For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm (35 in), you should knit a size M.
If you are between sizes, choose the one that corresponds to the desired drape. The finished garment measurement chart can be used as a reference to help you decide.

Finished garment measurements:

Bust circumference:
101 / 106 / 112 / 118 / 124 / 130 / 140 cm
(39¾ / 41¾ / 44 / 46½ / 48¾ / 51¼ / 55 in)

Length:
56 / 57 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 65 / 68 cm
(22 / 22½ / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25½ / 26¾ in)

Suggested yarn:

Knitted with two strands held together:
250 / 300 / 300 / 350 / 350 / 400 / 400 g Wild & Soft by Gepard Garn (50 g = 240 m / 262 yd)
held with
150 / 150 / 175 / 175 / 200 / 200 / 225 g Tilia by Filcolana (25 g = 210 m / 230 yd).

Suggested needles:

Circular needles:

• 4.5 mm (US 7) – 40 and 80 or 100 cm (16 and 32 or 40 in)

• 3 mm (US 2½) – 40 and 80 or 100 cm (16 and 32 or 40 in)

Double-pointed needles:

• 3 mm (US 2½) or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique.

Accessories:

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

Gauge:

After washing and blocking:
26 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) in slipped stitch on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles.

Be sure to knit a swatch. Make sure your tension matches the indicated tension. If it doesn't with the suggested needles, adjust your needle size.

Difficulty level:

ADVANCED ★★★★☆