Sizes
(XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)
Finished measurements
Chest circumference: (104) 109 (115) 120 (128) 135 (141) cm / (41) 43 (45) 47 (50) 53 (55,5) inches. Length: (56) 57 (58) 59 (60) 61 (62) cm / (22) 22,5 (23) 23 (23,5) 24 (24,5) inches.
Yarn
Isager Eco Soft (56% alpaca, 44% cotton, 50 g / 1,76 oz = 125 m / 137 yd.)
E6s: (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (500) g
Suggested needles
Circular needles 4,5 mm (US7) and 5,5 mm (US9) / 40 and 80 cm (16 and 32 inches).
Double-pointed needles 4,5 mm (Us7) and 5,5 mm US9).
If you use magic loop, you do not need double-pointed needles.
Gauge
16 sts x approx. 25 rows stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) on 5,5 mm (US9) needles.
Construction notes
The lace pattern is charted only. The length is measured at the centre-back, not including the neckband. Selecting your size Efeu sweater has a short and loose fit. The sweater is worked from the top down, so it is easy to adjust the length.
When choosing your size, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust or the widest part of your upper body to determine which size will fit you the best. Choose the size with a circumference of 16-24 cm (6-9 inches) larger than your widest measurement, which will would give you 16-24 cm (6-9 inches) of positive ease. Choose a size smaller if you prefer a more fitted garment.
The pattern will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.
When knitting Efeu sweater, you may find the following videos helpful:
Reading a lace chart
Charts - Yarn over and decrease
K2tog
SSK
SSSK
K3tog
German short rows
M1R
M1L
M1T
Tubular bind off
Rearranging stitches from 2x2 rib to tubular bind off