Language English
Level Easy/Intermediate
Construction
The Petra Sweater is worked bottom up in flat knitting, in garter and 1x1 rib band stitch. It’s an easy stitch but it requires to count rows. For both the front and back pieces, you will start by working 8 rows in 1x1 ribs, then work the rest of the body in garter and 1x1 rib band stitch. You will cast off stitches to shape the underarms, and then you will cast off stitches once you reach the neckline. You’ll work each shoulder separately with decreases to shape the neckline. The sleeves are also worked in flat knitting, from bottom to top. You will work the whole sleeve in garter and 1x1 rib band stitch, with increases to shape to sleeves. You will pick up stitches along the neckline to work the collar in garter and 1x1 rib band stitch with 4 mm needles.

Shape and sizes
The Petra Sweater is meant to be worn adjusted, with a comfortable ease. It goes down to the hips, and the sleeves stop at the wrists. Sizes XS/S – S/M – M/L – L/XL – XL/2XL are suited for an approximate bust circumference of  80/85 – 85/90 – 90/95 – 95/110 – 110/125 cm. Make sure to take your measurements in order to chose the size that fits you best, depending on your morphology, and the fit you are aiming for. 

You will need
• 9 (10 – 11/12 – 12 – 14) skeins of Cotton Merino – 50 g/105 m (color 100) from Katia Yarns
• 1 pair of 5 mm knitting needles
• 1 pair of 4 mm knitting needles for the collar
• 1 tapestry needle, scissors, pins and a flat surface to block your knitting

Techniques
Cast on – knit and purl – decreases – increases – cast off – pick up stitches – seam

Sample
18 st x 27 r = 10 x 10 cm with 5 mm needles, texture stitch.