Louvre Sweater, Petite Knit instructions

The Louvre Sweater is knitted top-down with raglan increases. After the neck ribbing, short rows are worked to shape the neckline.

Size guide

The Louvre Sweater should have a positive ease of approx. 20 cm relative to your bust circumference. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) fit a body bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) cm. The measurements of the finished sweater are listed on the front. Measure yourself before you start knitting to determine the size that fits you best. If your bust circumference (or the widest part of your body) measures 92 cm, you should choose size M. A sweater in size M has a bust circumference of 114 cm and would in this case have a positive ease of 22 cm.

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

Sweater Bust Circumference: 106 (110) 114 (120) 128 (136) 146 (154) cm

Length: 57 (58) 60 (62) 63 (64) 65 (66) cm (measured centrally on the back, excluding neckline)

Gauge: 20 stitches x 28 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

Recommended Needles: Circular needles 4 mm (40 cm and 80 or 100 cm), circular needles 3.5 mm (40 cm), double-pointed needles 4 mm (if not using the Magic Loop method)

Yarn: 600 (600-650) 650-700 (750) 750-800 (750-800) 850 (950) g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m)