Matelassé Sweater is worked from the top down in a textured pattern worked from a chart. First the back is worked flat with short row shaping for the shoulders. The front is worked directly from the cast-on stitches, incorporating a decorative ‘seam’ detail. The neckline is then shaped before the front and back are joined at the underarms to be worked in the round. Finally, stitches are picked-up for the sleeves and neckband. The sleeve decreases are worked with coordinating ‘seam’ detailing. There is no seaming required.

Size and fit:
The suggested fit is your own measurement +25 cm (9¾ inches) movement allowance. A diagram with finished measurements is included in the pattern. The sleeve and body length can be adjusted if preferred.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference:
101 (110) 118 (133) 140 (149) 157 cm
39¾ (43¼) 46½ (52¼) 55 (58¾) 61¾ inches
Length:
51 (51) 51 (52) 52 (53) 53 cm
20 (20) 20 (20½) 20½ (20¾) 20¾ inches
(or desired length)
Sleeve length:
46 (46) 46 (46) 48 (48) 50 cm
18 (18) 18 (18) 19 (19) 19¾ inches
(or desired length)

Gauge:
23 sts and 32 rows to 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in chart pattern on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles, after gentle blocking.

Suggested yarn:
450 (450) 500 (550) 600 (600) 650 g Drops Soft Tweed (50 g = 130 m / 142 yds)

Needles:
4 mm and 4.5 mm (US 6 and US 7) circular needles, 40 and 80 / 100 cm (16 and 32 / 40 inches)
4 mm (US 6) double-pointed needles (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)