Sissela by Elsebeth Lavold

Sissela

Knitting
January 2007
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette or block pattern on larger needles
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
6.0 mm (J)
1230 - 1804 yards (1125 - 1650 m)
M
English

Dolman sleeve sweater worked from right sleeve to the left, and then picking up and knitting the edges. Optional detached collar is a bit tricky but adds drama to the sweater.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: S (M) L (XL)

Measurements:
The pattern makes the measurements very flexible.

Chest below stitches for the sleeve 31.5 (37.75) 44 (50.5) in / 80 (96) 112 (128) cm ; however, the top-most stripe on the sleeve lies at mid-breast height and adds another 3.25 in / 8 cm to chest circumference.

Length from shoulder to beginning of ribbing 17.25 (17.25) 19.25 (19.25) in / 44 (44) 49 (49) cm, but you must take into consideration an additional .75 in / 2 cm because the knitting hangs in the “wrong” direction. You can determine the complete length by working the ribbing to length desired. The length of the garment shown (Size M) is 21.25 in / 54 cm.

Span, from cast-on to bind-off: 44 (47.25) 50.5 (53.5) in / 112 (120) 128 (136) cm + 6.25 in / 16 cm for the cuffs. You can adjust the total span by making the ribbing at the wrists as long as desired.

Materials: ChunkyAl
MC - Poppy 007 - 3 (3) 4 (4) balls
CC 1 - Vetiver 006 - 6 (6) 7 (7) balls
CC 2 - Bramble 013 - 3 (3) 4 (4) balls
CC 3 - Maple Leaf 014 - 3 (3) 4 (4) balls
CC 1 is used for the bands and, therefore, requires more yarn. If you want a different color for the bands, then adjust the yarn amounts accordingly.
Detached collar - 3 balls

Notions: 4 buttons 1 in / 2.5 cm for detached collar

Needles:
US sizes 9 and 10 / 5.5 and 6 mm
16 in / 40 cm circular needle US size 9 / 5.5 mm
Crochet hook US size J / 6 mm for cast-on