The sweater is knitted top-down, with raglan increases to form the shoulders and a rib hem that is subsequently folded and sewn on the inside, or if you are skilled, you can knit it down on the first round.
The sweater is slightly oversized but with narrow sleeves, and can fit everyone, but will fit differently depending on one's body shape.
The gauge is 10 stitches = 10 cm.
The blouse is 112 (124) 136 cm. in circumference and will fit a bust measurement of approximately 70-95 (95-110 cm) 110-130 cm.
Sizes XS/S (M/L) XL/XXL
Yarn consumption (approximate indications)
The sweater in the picture is knitted with 1 strand of New Sky from Mayflower color 063 sand, together with one strand of Brigitte no. 3 color 20 white. For this lovely combination, 5(6)6 skeins of New Sky and 6(7)7 skeins of Brigitte no. 3 are needed.
Or:
1 strand of brushed alpaca Fashion Light Luxury from Rico, together with one strand of Brigitte no. 3. Use 5(6)6 skeins of alpaca and 6(7)7 skeins of mohair.
Or:
Brushed alpaca Fashion Light Luxury from Rico held double. Use 10 (12) 12 skeins.
Or:
One strand of Puno from Gepard together with 1 strand of kid silk mohair. Use 6(7)7 skeins of Puno and 3(4)4 skeins of Mayflower Kid silk mohair.
A wealth of other qualities can also be used. Always make a swatch first.
It is important to make a swatch beforehand to check the gauge. It can be knitted in many types of yarn, so you can easily experiment a bit.
You will need circular needle 9 mm. Both a short 40 cm. for the sleeves, and a 60 cm or 80/100 cm. for the body. For the ribbing, you will need circular needle 8 mm. Both a short 40 cm. for the neckband and a longer one for the finishing ribbing on the body, and for the sleeve ribbing, if you want to knit them with the Magic Loop technique. Otherwise, you can use double-pointed needles no. 7 or 8 mm for the sleeve ribbing.