Red sweaters always look cheerful and this design features a dainty lace pattern to bring a touch of elegance to the season.

This sweater is worked in the round from the bottom to the underarm. The front and back is worked separately to the shoulders which is joined using a three needle cast off. Stitches are picked up around the armhole and the sleeves are worked in the round from the top down with short row sleeve cap shaping.

German short rows are used to shape the shoulders and sleeve caps but you can use an alternative short row method if preferred.

Knit Kit:
Stylecraft Alpaca DK, 20% Alpaca/80% Acrylic, 240m/262yds, 100g, shade:6022 Red
4.5mm circular needles (40cm and 80cm long)
4.5mm double pointed needles (may be needed for sleeves)
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Size:
Dress size (approx): 8 (10/12, 14/16,18/20)
To fit chest: 81 (91, 101, 112) cm
Actual chest: 85 (95, 107, 117) cm
Length: 55 (56.5, 58, 60) cm
Sleeve length: 43 (44, 42.5, 43.5) cm

Tension:
20 sts and 25 rows in stocking stitch to measure 10x10cm.

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