Inspired by the Greek goddess of the same name, the Circe Sweater represents her dual nature of calm and dynamic. It combines soothing, gently flowing stockinette with geometric lace at the balloon sleeves and body.

Circe is knit from the top down, with shoulder shaping to fit your own shoulder and bust measurements. Optional vertical and horizontal bust darts allow you to create a sweater that fits your body shape perfectly. The lace pattern is repeated on the sleeves and lower body, creating a beautiful contrast to the smooth stockinette.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Detailed instructions on how to pick a size based on upper bust circumference, shoulder width and ease preferences are available.

YARN
Erika Knight, Studio Linen (85% recycled linen, 15% premium linen; 120 metres / 131 yards per 50 g)

Exact yardage dependent on upper bust circumference, shoulder width, ease and bust dart preferences

Sample shown is knit in colourway Shallow. Francesca wears a size 3, size B darts, and underarm to hem length of 50 cm / 20”.

NEEDLES
4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60-80 cm / 24-32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

You will also need the needle size above in your preferred format for small-circumference knitting.

4 mm / US G/6 crochet hook

GAUGE
21 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• German Short Rows
• Long Tail Cast-On
• I-Cord Bind-Off
• Reading your knitting
• Lace
• Single crochet stitch

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Francesca Margaux
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Back neck width: 16.25 (16.75, 16.75, 17.25, 17.5) 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19, 19.5 cm / 6.5 (6.5, 6.5, 6.75, 7) 7.25, 7.25, 7.25, 7.5, 7.75”
• Front Neck Drop: 8.25 (9, 9, 9, 9) 9.75, 9.75, 11, 11, 11.75 cm / 3.25 (3.5, 3.5, 3.5, 3.5) 3.75, 3.75, 4.25, 4.25, 4.5”
• Upper bust circumference: 80 (86.75, 92.5, 100, 105.75) 111.5, 113.25, 119, 125.75, 134.25 cm / 31.5 (34.25, 36.5, 39.25, 41.75) 44, 44.5, 46.75, 49.5, 52.75”
• Armhole depth: 21.5 (22.75, 23.5, 27.5, 29.25) 30, 30, 32.5, 35.75, 37.25 cm / 8.5 (9, 9.25, 10.75, 11.5) 11.75, 11.75, 12.75, 14, 14.75”
• Crossback width: 35.25 (37.5, 38.5, 39, 39) 42.5, 42.5, 45.25, 46.75, 49 cm / 14 (14.75, 15.25, 15.25, 15.25) 16.75, 16.75, 17.75, 18.5, 19.25”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 27.5 (30.5, 32.5, 37.25, 40) 42.75, 44.75, 49.5, 52.5, 54.25 cm / 10.75 (12, 12.75, 14.5, 15.75) 16.75, 17.5, 19.5, 20.5, 21.25”
• Cuff circumference: 18 (18, 20.5, 22.75, 22.75) 24.25, 24.25, 26.75, 29, 29 cm / 7 (7, 8, 9, 9) 9.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 11.5”

Circe is one of the 12 joyful, seashore-inspired knitting patterns featured in Issue 11 of Making Stories Magazine.

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