Citta Sweater

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Citta is named after the Italian word for city, città. This design evokes memories of a summer spent in Bergamo Citta Alta, in northern Italy, and its cobblestone streets, city walls, marble churches, columns casting shadows, and moonlit landscapes. This relaxed yet elegant sweater is a versatile staple that can be worn in many seasons and on many occasions. First, the back pieces are separately knit for left and right sides, with increases for neckline shaping. Then, the left and right back pieces are joined to form the yoke and worked down to the underarm. The front stitches are picked up separately along the shoulders, then joined after the front neck slope shaping. The back and front are joined at the underarms to be knit in the round to the hem. Stitches are then picked up around the armhole for the sleeves knit in the round. To finish, stitches are picked up around the neck opening and the collar is worked in rib. The length of the body and collar can be changed to your preference.

• Description

  Sizes
  1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)

  Finished Measurements
  96 (108, 120, 132, 140) (152, 164, 172) cm / 37 ½ (42 ½, 47 ¼, 52, 55 ¼) (60, 64 ½, 67 ¾)” bust circumference.
  49.5 (51, 52, 53, 54.5) (56.5, 57.5, 61) cm / 19 ¾ (20 ¼, 20 ¾, 21, 21 ½) (22 ½, 22 ¾, 24 ¼)“ total back length (excl. collar)
  The length can be adjustable. Please note that any modifications will change the required yardage.

  Needles
  4.5 mm / US 7, 60 cm / 24” or longer circular needle, 3.75 mm / US 5, 40 cm /16” circular or double-pointed needles

  Gauge
  20 sts and 34 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Double rib basket pattern with 4.5 mm / US 7 needle (after wet blocking)

  21 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm / 4” in 1×3rib pattern with 4.5 mm / US 7 needle (after wet blocking)

  Make sure to knit a swatch to check your gauge. If you can’t obtain the correct gauge, adjust needle sizes.

  Yarn
  Classic by Cardiff Cashmere 100 % Cashmere (112 m 122 yards, 25 g) Col.312 POLO
  975 (1095, 1225, 1345, 1425) (1545, 1670, 1750) m / 1065 (1200, 1335, 1470, 1555) (1690, 1825, 1915) yards
  215 (245, 275, 300, 315) (345, 375, 390) g / 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16) balls

  Notions
  stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn and tapestry needle

  Size Guide
  This pullover is designed to be worn with 20-52 cm / 7 3⁄4-20 1⁄2” positive ease. The sample is a size 4, worn with 52 cm / 20 1⁄2” of positive ease. The model in the photo is 1 m 63 / 5’4” tall with a bust circumference of 80 cm/ 31 1⁄2”.

  This pattern has been technically edited and test knitting.