Guilty Pleasure

€12.50

Guilty Pleasure is such an entrancing knit you'll find yourself fantasizing about the next color pairing before even finishing the first one. This casual top-down raglan sweater features a simple, yet effective visual element: bold color blocking. Knit in a fluffy, ethereal yarn, Guilty Pleasure will make a wonderfully light garment you'll reach for year round.

But don't let the apparent simplicity fool you! Simultaneous raglan increases coupled with short rows create a well-fitting garment but the multi-stage shaping instructions require some concentration to master. Sizes XS–2X are knit as a compound raglan, sizes 3X–6X as a conventional raglan. Bust darts are recommended for those well-endowed in the bosom department. The body of the garment can be knit straight (without waist shaping) or with a gentle hourglass shape (with waist shaping).

Guilty Pleasure comes in 10 sizes from XS to 6X; choose your size based on upper bust circumference. Schematic of finished measurements is provided, including or omitting optional bust and waist shaping. The pattern is written with both metric and US terminology.

Sizing

XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
To fit a 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]" upper bust
Finished body circumference without bust shaping: approx. 82 (91, 102, 111, 122) [131, 142, 153, 162, 173] cm / 32¼ (35¾, 40¼, 43¾, 48) [51½, 56, 60¼, 63¾, 68¼]"
Finished full bust circumference with bust shaping: approx. 82 (91, 102, 116, 127) [136, 147, 158, 172, 183] cm / 32¼ (35¾, 40¼, 45¾, 50) [53½, 58, 62¼, 67¾, 72¼]" or adjustable

Choose a size based on upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). This size-inclusive pullover is intended to be worn with approx. 4–6 cm / 1¾–2½" of positive ease. The model wears size S with 5 cm / 2" of positive ease.

The pattern is graded with a 5 cm / 2" difference between upper and full bust (B cup); additional shaping instructions are provided for larger busts.

Yarn

Garnstudio DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% alpaca, 23% silk, 140 m/25 g, 153 yd/0.9 oz), 2 colors

Color A: approx. 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 6, 6, 7] skeins in the colorway #24 Rust
Color B: approx. 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 6, 6, 7] skeins in the colorway #4 Light Beige

Yardage

Fluffy worsted to aran-weight yarn, 2 colors

Color A: approx. 360 (410, 470, 500, 560) [600, 660, 720, 790, 850] m / 390 (450, 510, 550, 610) [660, 720, 790, 860, 930] yd
Color B: approx. 340 (390, 450, 480, 530) [570, 630, 700, 750, 820] m / 380 (430, 490, 530, 580) [630, 690, 760, 830, 890] yd

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