Sizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL.
Bust circumference: 94 (99) 104 (109) 113 (123) 132 (142) 152 cm.
Size guide: The sweater is designed with approximately 14 cm of positive ease in the smaller sizes, gradually decreasing in the larger sizes. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL correspond to a bust measurement (measured directly on the body) of 75-80 (80–85) 85–90 (90–95) 95–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) 130–140 cm. Remember to measure yourself before you begin so you can choose the correct size. For example: If your bust measurement is 95 cm, you should choose size M (with a finished bust circumference of approx. 109 cm), which gives the intended positive ease of about 14 cm.
Suggested yarn: 500 (500) 500 (550) 600 (600) 650 (700) 750 g. Line by Sandnes Garn (50 g. = 110 m.). In the pictures colour 1002 White is shown.
Yarn alternative: 500 (500) 500 (550) 600 (600) 650 (700) 750 g. Belle by Drops (50 g. = 120 m.) OR 500 (500) 500 (550) 600 (600) 650 (700) 750 g. Espiga by Katia (50 g. = 121 m.)
Buttons: 3 buttons 15 mm (⅝”)
Suggested needles: 3.5 mm circular needle (40 and 80 or 100 cm), 2.5 mm circular needle (40 and 80 or 100 cm), and 2.5 mm double-pointed needles if you prefer (for the button band).
Gauge: 23 stitches x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm using 3.5 mm needles in lace pattern.
The Matilda sweater is a beautiful and elegant sweater with a delicate lace pattern and a classic henley neck. The sweater is knitted top-down. The work begins with the back yoke, where short rows are worked to shape the shoulder slope and ensure a good fit. The shoulders are then worked separately, the neckline is formed and the two shoulder pieces are connected. The front and back pieces are joined for the body, which is worked in the round. The sleeves are picked up along the armhole and knitted in the round. Finally, the button bands and neckline are made by picking up stitches and working in rib.
