12 Shaped Sweater

The 12 Shaped Sweater is a relaxed yet refined crew neck knit, featuring compound raglan shaping for a flattering fit across the shoulders and upper body. Thoughtfully placed increases and decreases sculpt the sleeves and body, while the oversized silhouette and deep twisted rib neckline give a polished, contemporary finish. Designed to be worn with approximately 23 cm (9”) of positive ease, this sweater offers comfort and quiet elegance, with the option to add a gently curved hem at the back.

To begin, stitches are cast on for the top of the sleeves and back. Raglan shaping is worked while the front neckline is formed, and the front is joined once the shaping is complete. Compound raglan increases follow the natural lines of the body, increasing more quickly through the upper and lower yoke, and more gradually through the centre section for a smoother fit.

Once the yoke is complete, sleeve stitches are placed on hold while the body is worked in the round. Increases and decreases are worked with precision to form a V-shaped detail at the back and mock forward seams at the front. If desired, short rows can be added at the hem to subtly lengthen the back before finishing with a deep twisted rib.

The sleeves are then completed with shaping on the overarm to add volume, finished with matching twisted rib cuffs.

To finish, stitches are picked up around the neckline and a deep twisted rib band is worked, folded, and sewn down. The result is a wearable, sculptural piece that brings together tailored detail and relaxed style.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Please note images show size 5 on 114 cm chest circumference.
1: to fit 70 – 75 cm (28” – 30”) chest
2: to fit 80 – 85 cm (32” – 34”) chest
3: to fit 90 – 95 cm (36” – 38”) chest
4: to fit 100 – 105 cm (40” – 42”) chest
5: to fit 110 – 115 cm (44” – 46”) chest
6: to fit 120 – 125 cm (48” – 50”) chest
7: to fit 130 – 135 cm (52” – 54”) chest
8: to fit 140 – 145 cm (56” – 58”) chest
9: to fit 150 – 155 cm (60” – 62”) chest 

Finished Measurements
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
The sweater is designed with 23 cm/9” of positive ease. This means the garment will be approx. 23 cm/9” larger than your actual bust circumference. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. If you are in between sizes, choose the size based on how you would prefer the garment to fit. 

Chest Width (flat): 48.5 (53.5, 58.5, 63.75, 68.75) (73.75, 78.75, 84, 89) cm / 19½ (21½, 23½, 25½, 27½) (29½, 31½, 33½, 35½)"
Front Length: 63.5 (64, 64.75, 65.5, 66) (66.75, 67.25, 68, 68.5) cm / 25½ (25¼, 26, 26¼, 26½) (26¾, 27, 27¼, 27½)"

Materials
1 x strand DK weight; Sandnes Garn, Peer Gynt (50g/1.8oz, 91 m/99.5 yds, 100% Norwegian Wool) 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) (16, 18, 19, 20) skeins
Held with:
1 x strand Lace weight: Gepard, Kid Seta (25g/0.9oz, 210 m/230 yds, 70% Super Kid Mohair 30% Shappe Silk) 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins

Approx. meterage needed of each yarn 940 (1040, 1135, 1245, 1340) (1460, 1565, 1680, 1785) m/1030 (1140, 1245, 1365, 1470) (1600, 1715, 1840, 1955) yds, including enough for gauge swatch

5 mm/US 8 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40 cm - 100 cm/16” - 40”
4.5 mm/US 7 circular needles with short cable lengths for neckband

Notions
Stitch markers, varying colours 
2 x Stitch holders
Locking stitch markers (4 x blue, 2 x red, purple and orange, 1 x yellow and green)
Extra yarn and darning needle

Gauge After Blocking
19 sts and 25 rows = 10 cm (4”) square in the stocking stitch using 5 mm needles/US 8 needles.

I’d love to see all your finished 12 Shaped Sweater garments on Ravelry, tag me on Instagram @eleanor.alice.knitwear, and use the hashtag #12ShapedSweater.

Note: Sizes 8 & 9 do not have completed tests. If you wish to test any of these sizes, please let me know and I will be happy to accept and refund the cost of the pattern.