PATTERN | NEELA SWEATER

English PDF knitting pattern. Downloadable instructions; yarn and tools are sold separately. A delicate raglan sweater, light as a cotton ball. The Neela sweater is worked seamlessly in rounds from top down. First the neckline is knitted in rows, while increases on both sides shape the opening. At the same time, increases for the shoulders are made at the four raglan lines. The sweater is knitted in stockinette stitch with a wide textured zigzag pattern band. The zigzag stripe is created with simple knit and purl stitches. The neckline is finished by adding a ribbing. The sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) are designed to fit a chest circumference of = 29 [ 32; 35; 39; 42; 47; 52 ]"  The sweater has a relaxed fit and is worn with a positive ease of 4.3 to 7" (11 to 18 cm). Example: If you have a bust measurement of 35" (90 cm), then knit the sweater in size M and it will fit loosely with a positive ease of 7" (18 cm). You need: 7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) x 25g (177 yds) Pascuali Suave (100 % cotton) in the chosen colour. (Colour of the pictured sample: Colour 62) US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needle, 32 – 40” (80 - 100 cm) for the body US 2 (2.75 mm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm) or DPNs for neckline and sleeves Stitch markers Tapestry needles and scissors