Matilda is a colourwork sweater knit from top down. A few short rows shape a higher back neckline. Some more short rows are added at the back of the shoulders to maintain the same relaxed fit throughout the shoulder/chest section. The sweater’s body has a generous 5”/ 13cm positive ease, the sleeves have slightly less positive ease for an extra flattering fit. There is a squishy 2x1 ribbing finishing with a rolled up edge.

Garment measurements

• Chest: 37 (42, 44, 50, 54)” / 95 (106, 112, 129, 139)cm
• Upperarm:11 (13, 14, 16, 17)”/ 29 (34, 37, 40, 44)cm
• Neck circumference: 15 (17, 17, 19, 19)” / 38 (43, 43, 50, 50)cm
• Length sleeves from underarm: 17 (18, 19, 19, 19 3⁄4)” / 43 (46, 48, 48, 50)cm
• Cuffswidth:8 (9, 9, 10, 11)”/ 22 (23, 25, 27, 30)cm

Ca. 5” / 13cm positive ease, arms ca 2,5“ / 6cm positive ease.

Sample size: L on a M/L sized model

Yardage

• S: MC 800 yrds/730m, CC1 120yrds/110m, CC2 80yrds/75m
• M: MC 1000yrs/910m, CC1 155yrds/140m, CC2 110yrds/100m
• L: MC 1100yrds/1010m, CC1 155yrds/140m, CC2 110yrds/100m
• XL: MC 1340yrds/1230m, CC1 190yrds/175m, CC2 135yrds/120m
• 2XL: MC 1360yrds/1240m, CC1 190yrds/175m, CC2 135yrds/120m

Sample yarn

MC: Les Petits Points Parisiens Merino d’Arles, colour: Ambre, 410 yards (375m) / 100g
CC1: De Rerum Natura Ulysse, colour: Tempete
CC2: De Rerum Natura Ulysse, colour: Argile
Both 202 yards (185m) / 50 g

Techniques

• Stranded colourwork

• Carry floats over more than 4 stitches

• Short rows (double stitches)