The “CELESTE” sweater knitting pattern is detailed, enriched with helpful video tutorials for mastering the techniques involved. This pattern guides you through creating the “CELESTE” sweater, which offers a unique design, seamlessly constructed from the top down in circular knitting. It boasts a slightly oversized fit, enveloping you in a cozy embrace of alpaca wool.

The pattern unfolds in three key stages, each contributing to the creation of the saddle shoulder effect. You’ll begin by incorporating increases to shape the top part of the saddle shoulder, them moving onto creating the sleeves, followed by working increases for the underarm section. As the final touch, you’ll transition to working the sweater in turn rows adding additional rows into the back section using an effective technique known to tailor the neckline for an improved fit.

Sizes
(S) M (L) XL (2XL)

To fit chest circumference
(82-89) 90-97 (98-107) 108-117 (118- 127) cm. Positive ease + 15 - 20cm.

Total length
50 (52) 54 (56) 58 (60) cm

Featured in size M on a 93 cm / 36½” bust.

YARN
Drops Melody (71% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 4% Polyamide), lace weight 50g = 140m (153 yds).

On the size M yarn consumption 4 skeins - main colour, 1 skein - colour for sleeves. An extra skein recommended for size L – XL, 2 extra skeins for 2XL.

Any other yarn that matches provided gauge. Knit 10cm x 10cm swatch and count stitches & rows to determine.

GAUGE
15 stitches by 22 rows / 10 cm = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 9 / 5.50 mm needles in stockinette stitch.

To ensure the success of your knitting project, it is crucial that you create a 10x10 swatch and compare the gauge. If needed, adjust your needles.
NEEDLES

Circular ndls 40-50 cm / 16” – 20” and 80 -100 cm / 32” – 40”, size 5.5 mm (US 9/UK 5)

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle, stitch markers, measuring tape