Chunky Top-Down Basketweave Sweater

Intermediate Knitting
Knitted in one piece with 2 yarns together of Adorn Silky Merino DK, this loose fitting, A-Line sweater has raglan sleeves and is worked from the top down in stocking stitch. It features a furrowed basketweave trim at the collar, cuffs and side panels. Sleeves and the body of the garment are designed to be knitted in the round so that no sewing up (apart from securing loose ends and closing the small opening under the armholes) is required.

Measurements
Fits Bust Size – 86 (92, 100, 106, 115, 120) cm
Collar Circumference (at base) – 62 (62, 62, 69, 69, 69) cm
Depth of Polo Neck Collar – 12 cm
Chest Circumference – 86 (92, 100, 106, 115, 120) cm
Upper Arm Circumference – 36 (39, 42, 45, 49, 52) cm
Hem Circumference – 106 (114, 122, 132, 140, 145) cm
Side Length (from armhole to hem) – 45 (47, 49, 51, 51, 53) cm
Sleeve Length (from beginning of cuff to armhole) – 37 (38, 39, 41, 42, 44) cm
Raglan Armhole Seam Length – 23 (24, 25, 26, 27, 28) cm

Materials
Adorn Silky Merino DK – 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) balls.
1 X 6.5mm 60cm circular knitting needles,
1 X 6.5mm 80cm circular knitting needles,
3 long stitch holders,
stitch markers,
blunt sewing needle with a big eye. 

Tension
Using 2 yarns together of Adorn Silky Merino DK and with 6.5mm needles in stocking stitch – 14 sts and 20 rows for a 10cm square (after giving a light press with the iron to the finished square).

Note: use another knitting needle size if you are not getting the correct tension (use bigger needles to lower the number of stitches or smaller needles to increase the number of stitches).