Armathwaite Kit

Armathwaite by Cecelia Flori is a worsted weight, cropped sweater with a fluid movement created by an oversized silhouette and plenty of ease. This voluminous batwing sweater makes use of multidirectional construction for an engaging knit and a visually intriguing look. The garment has an interesting construction, starting with the yoke that is worked sideways in one piece. The sweater is then worked from top down in pieces and seamed to give a structure and shape that is wearable and finished looking. This novel construction creates an involved knit that requires some degree of knitting ability and pattern reading skills. It garment is designed to be worn with more than 15 cm (6 in) of positive ease. SIZES: S (M, L, XL) to fit bust 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) in MEASUREMENTS: Shoulder width from cuff to cuff:  52 55 .5 (61: 64.5: 69.75: 73.25) in Hem width: 28 (31.75: 35.25: 39)in  Height from shoulder to centre bottom: 16.75 (16.75: 19: 19)in Sleeve circumference at elbow: 10.25 (10.25: 11.5: 11 .5)in Sleeve length: 7 (7: 7.75: 7.75)in Note: This sweater is designed to be worn with more than 15 cm (6 in) of positive ease and it can fit a big range of sizes: see schematics for finished dimensions and size choice. GAUGE:  26 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over twisted rib pattern using 4mm (US 6) needles, after blocking. 24 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st pattern using 3.5mm (US 4) needles, after blocking.     Armathwaite Pattern PDF 5 (6, 7, 7) skeins of Cumbria  Needles and notions are not included.   This garment is knit using sizes US 4 needles and US 6 (32-40" and short circular needle or dpns).