The Novice Sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down. The sweater is knit in stockinette stitch, while the neckband, bottom edge (waist band), and cuffs are knit in rib. 

The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are intended to fit a bust measurement of approximately 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Sweater’s bust: 91 (98) 103 (109) 116 (128) 138 (149) 161 cm

Total length: Measured mid back without neckband: 54 (55) 57 (60) 62 (64) 65 (66) 68 cm

Gauge: 16 stitches x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 6 mm needles

Suggested needles: 5.5 mm and 6 mm/ 40 and 80 or 100 cm circular needles, 5.5 mm double pointed needles (unless Magic Loop method is used)

Suggested yarn: Suggestion 1: 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 600 g Jensen by Isager Yarn (50 g = 125 m [137 yards]) held together with 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125-150) 150 (150) 175 g Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m [232 yards]) 

Suggestion 2: 350 (350) 400 (450) 450-500 (500) 550 (600) 650 g Snefnug by CaMaRose (50 g = 110 m [120 yards])

Suggestion 3:  250 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 550 g Kos by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 150 m [164 yards]) 

Suggestion 4: 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 g Arwetta by Filcolana (50 g = 210 m [230 yds]) (single strand) held together with 175 (200) 225 (225) 250 (275) 275 (300) 325 g Brushed Lace fra Mohair by Canard (25 g = 210 m [230 yds]) (double strand).

Difficulty: ★ (1 out of 5)