The Holiday Sweater is intended to have a positive ease of 15-20 cm. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL correspond to a bust measurement of approximately 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 cm. Note that the final measurements of the sweater have those extra 15-20 cm already built in. Measure yourself to find the best size for you before casting on.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL

Bust circumference: 100 (104) 112 (116) 128 cm

Length: 54 (56) 58 (62) 65 cm (including folded neckband)

Gauge: 10 sts x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 10 mm needles after blocking

Suggested needle: Circular needles: 10 mm (60 and 80 cm), 9 mm (80 cm), 7 mm (40 cm); Double pointed needles: 7 mm

Materials: Suggestion 1: 400 (400) 450 (450) 550 g HipWool from HipKnitShop (50 g = 80 m) held together with 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 g Arwetta from Filcolana (50 g = 210 m) held together with 75 (75) 75 (100) 100 g Angel from Permin (25 g = 210 m) or Brushed Lace from Mohair By Canard (25 g = 210 m) or Kid Silk from Hjertegarn (25 g = 210 m)

Suggestion 2: 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 g HipWool from HipKnitShop (50 g = 80 m) held together with 150 (150) 150 (175) 200 g double strands of Angel from Permin (25 g = 210 m) or double strands of Brushed Lace from Mohair By Canard (25 g = 210 m) (the required yardage accounts for the doubled yarn).

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)