Knitting Pattern in English for an Elegant Sweater with a Romantic Lace Pattern at the Bottom Hem of the Sweater and the Sleeves, Worked with a Classic Raglan Set-Up with Saddle-Shoulder Elements and a Classic Round Neck in Sizes XS | S | M (L | XL | 2XL) 3XL | 4XL | 5XL.
 
Structure:
The yoke of the sweater, as well as the first half of the body after separating the sleeves, is worked in stockinette stitch. The body is initially worked back and forth in rows to shape the crew neckline. The sweater is then completed entirely in the round. The sweater is constructed so that, at first, increases are worked on right-side rows along the front and back only, creating a modified saddle-shoulder shape. This is followed by a section in which increases are worked along all four raglan lines on every odd-numbered round. For almost all sizes, the increases for the front and back are eventually worked on every round, while the sleeve increases continue to be worked on every odd-numbered round. This ensures the best possible fit across all sizes. Once the sleeves have been separated from the body, the body is worked without any further increases, first in stockinette stitch and then in a lace pattern, until the desired length is reached. The body is finished with an I-cord edging. The sleeve stitches are then returned to the needles, and new stitches are picked up and knitted from the body at the underarms. The sleeves are worked in the round, first in stockinette stitch and later in the lace pattern, until the desired length is reached. After working several decreases before the cuff, the cuff is also finished with an I-cord edging. The crew neckline is finished with an I-cord edging as well. The sweater has a highly oversized fit. The yoke is quite deep, creating a relaxed and cozy look. In contrast to the generous fit, the delicate lace pattern along the body and sleeves adds an airy, feminine counterpoint to the sweater’s oversized silhouette, making it the perfect piece for both everyday wear and more festive occasions. The sleeves are wide and, thanks to the decreases at the cuffs, have a balloon-like shape.
 
Level of difficulty: advanced
 
If you have a different knitting level than recommended or need additional video assistance during the process, you can find a detailed YouTube tutorial (in English) on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/d1_UiOeea5A
 
Materials:
200 | 250 | 250 (300 | 300 | 350) 350 | 400 | 400 g Merino by Knitting for Olive (250 m/50 g // 273.4 yds/50 g) AND
100 | 125 | 125 (150 | 150 | 175) 175 | 200 | 200 g Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (225 m/25 g // 246.1 yds/25 g)
3.75 mm // US 5 circular knitting needles
1 darning needle
Stitch markers or leftovers
 
Knitting Tension:
10x10 cm // 4x4 in = 21 sts x 36 rs in stockinette stitch OR 23 sts x 26 rs in lace pattern with 2 strands of yarn held together on 3.75 mm // US 5 knitting needles (wet blocked)
 
Johanna has a bust circumference of 87 cm // 34.3 in and wears the sweater in a size M.
 
Measurements:
Bust Circumference Finished Sweater (A):
97 | 106 | 113 (122 | 129 | 138) 146 | 161 | 170 cm with a positive ease of 15 to 30 cm
Length Finished Sweater (B):
50 | 50 | 50 (50 | 60 | 60) 60 | 60 | 60 cm – the length can be adapted individually – you then might need more or less yarn than stated in the pattern.
Yoke Depth (C):
19 | 19 | 20 (21 | 21 | 23) 24 | 26 | 26 cm
Sleeve Circumference Upper Arm (D):
33 | 37 | 39 (43 | 43 | 42) 43 | 48 | 52 cm
Sleeve Length (E):
35-40 cm – can be adapted individually as well

Measurements in Inch:
Bust Circumference Finished Sweater (A):
38.2 | 41.7 | 44.5 (48.0 | 50.8 | 54.3) 57.5 | 63.4 | 66.9 in with a positive ease of 5.9 to 11.8 in
Length Finished Sweater (B):
19.7 | 19.7 | 19.7 (19.7 | 23.6 | 23.6) 23.6 | 23.6 | 23.6 in – the length can be adapted individually – you then might need more or less yarn than stated in the pattern.
Yoke Depth (C):
7.5 | 7.5 | 7.9 (7.9 | 8.3 | 9.1) 9.4 | 10.2 | 10.2 in
Sleeve Circumference Upper Arm (D):
13.0 | 14.6 | 15.4 (16.9 | 16.9 | 16.5) 16.9 | 18.9 | 20.5 in
Sleeve Length (E):
13.8-15.7 in – can be adapted individually as well
 
The pattern will be provided as a pdf file to be downloaded directly after payment. The download link is sent out automatically via e-mail and is valid for in total 30 days after payment. There is no refund/exchange possible. Support via e-mail to: support@kolibri-by-johanna.de