Monday Sweater The Monday Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan increases shaping the yoke. The neck rib is folded and knitted together to form a double neckband. Short rows are worked at the back of the neck to raise the neckline and create a comfortable fit. The body is worked in the round and the sleeves are worked in the round using double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop technique. The sweater is designed with approx. 15–20 cm of positive ease for a relaxed fit. The model shown is wearing size XS and has a bust circumference of 82 cm. Before beginning your project, knit a swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve the correct gauge. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL Designed to fit bust circumference: 80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) 120–130 (130–140) 140–150 cm Finished Measurements Size XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Chest circumference (cm) 105 110 114 119 128 138 147 154 166 Length (cm)* 57 58 60 62 63 65 66 67 68 *Measured mid back. Yarn Requirements (Two strands held together throughout) Sunday – Sandnes Garn 50 g = 235 m Size XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Meterage required 1175 m 1175 m 1175–1410 m 1410 m 1410 m 1645 m 1645 m 1645–1880 m 1880 m Tynn Peer Gynt – Sandnes Garn 50 g = 205 m Size XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Meterage required 1025 m 1025 m 1230 m 1230 m 1230–1435 m 1435 m 1640 m 1640 m 1640–1845 m Tynn Silk Mohair – Sandnes Garn 25 g = 212 m Size XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Meterage required 1060 m 1060–1270 m 1270 m 1270 m 1484 m 1484 m 1696 m 1696 m 1908 m Needles Circular needles3.5 mm / 40, 80 or 100 cm4 mm / 40, 60, 80 or 100 cm Double-pointed needles3.5 mm and 4 mm Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge 21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cmin stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles. Construction • Top-down sweater• Raglan increases• Double folded neckband• Short-row neck shaping• Body worked in the round• Sleeves worked in the round Difficulty ★★★Intermediate – suitable for knitters familiar with raglan shaping and short rows.
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