The Sorbet Sweater is a super cosy and relaxed sweater worked in a chunky yarn which makes it a quick project to finish. The sweater is worked top down with a decorative fan-like lace motif on the front and back, and a simple V-shaped lace on the sleeves. The sleeves are 3/4 length but can easily be modified to a full length by working a few more rounds before binding off. The voluminous collar makes the sweater feel very luxurious and the fit of the body is slightly cropped for a contemporary silhouette.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Finished garment measurements:

Finished bust circumference: 111.5 (115) 121.5 (125) 131.5 (138.5) 141.5 (146.5) cm / 44 (45.25) 47.75 (49.25) 51.75 (54.5) 55.75 (57.75) “
Length from underarm to hem: 23 (23) 24 (26.5) 28.5 (27.5) 30 (32) cm / 9 (9) 9.5 (10.5) 11 (10.75) 11.75 (12.5)” from underarm.
Sleeve length from underarm: 37.5 (37.5) 42 (47) 47 (52) 57.5 (63) cm / 14.75 (14.75) 16.5 (18.5) 18.5 (20.5) 22.5 (25)”

Choose the size that is 15-30 cm / 6-11.75” bigger than your bust circumference.
Sample in size S (Kika’s bust circumference is approx 87 cm / 34.25” ).

Gauge:
12 sts x 18 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 7 mm (US10.5) needles in St st, after blocking.

Needles:
6mm (US10) circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use magic loop technique instead).
7 mm (US10.5) circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body and 40-60 cm / 16-24” or DPNs for the sleeves (or use magic loop technique).

Notions:
8 stitch markers (optional: use 3 different colors: 1 in color A, 3 in color B and 4 in color C), stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Yarn:
500 (550) (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 g of 100% Baby Alpaca (100% baby alpaca - 112 m / 122 yds / 50 g) in color Salmon together with
100 (100) 125 (125) (150) 150 (175) 175 g La Bien Aimée Kumo (74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk - 300 m / 328 yds / 50 g) in color Peach Sweater together with
100 (100) (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) 200 g Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk - 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in color Cream.

The sweater is worked holding two strands of alpaca, and one strand of each silk mohairs together (4 strands altogether).

Yarn alternatives:
450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 (850) g of Sandnes Garn Kos (62% baby alpaca, 29% polyamide, 9 % wool - 150 m / 164 yds / 50 g) or Drops Air (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool - 150 m / 164 yds / 50 g) holding two strands together.

Or, using one strand of chunky weight yarn or two strands of worsted weight yarn together.

Note: Please be aware that adjusting the length of the sleeves and body of the sweater will affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.

Off White Sample is worked with one strand of Borstet Alpaca and Sunday held together from Sandnes Garn.