Lake Melissa Sweater Pattern

Knit from the bottom up and seamed, this luxurious sweater can be worn casual or on a fancy night out. Knitted with the Metalico yarn range, this piece has many colour and styling options.

Yarn: Metalico (50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Silk; 50g/147 yds): 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12) skeins

Needles:

- Size 4 (3.5 mm) 24″ circular needle
- Size 7 (4.5 mm) 24″ circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Other tools:

- Stitch holder or waste yarn
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Waste yarn

Skill level: Intermediate

Gauge: In stockinette, 21 sts and 27 rows = 4″ using larger needle

Sizes: Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL), To fit bust size 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58)

Finished measurements:

- Chest Circumference: 36¼ (40¾, 44½, 49¼, 53) (56¾, 59, 62¾)"
- Length: 20 (21, 21, 21, 21½) (21½, 22, 22½)"
- Sleeve Length to Underarm: 14½ (14½, 15, 15½, 15½) (16, 16½, 17)"