Sonne Sweater

SIZES
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

FITS
Since this top doesn’t actually have a body, the pattern includes one fit to suit all bodytypes.

MEASUREMENTS
YOUR BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 74-79 (80-84) 85-90 (91-99) 100-109 (110-119) 120-129 (130-139) 140-149 (150-159) cm

THIS GARMENT HAS A SLIGHT NEGATIVE EASE. The top will be slightly smaller than you, and will stretch when worn.

CUSTOMIZING
Not all bodies look alike - thankfully! So, the intended fit of a garment might not fit everyone equally well. Unlucky Knits patterns always include a "Customization Guide" with tips on how to adapt the garment to fit you perfectly. 

NEEDLES AND WIRES
- Circular needles size 3 mm [US 2.5]
- Circular needles size 15 mm [US 19]
- Wires, length 40 cm and 60 or 80 or 100 cm - depending on which size you’re knitting (Length includes knitting needles)
-Wool needle for weaving ends

YARN
Preferred type: Silk
Meterage: 300 meters pr. 50 grams
Strands: Knit with 2 strands held together
Amount needed: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) grams

Recommended: The recommended yarn for this pattern is silk yarns.
The black Sonne Sweater shown is worked in Jaipur Silk Fino by BC garn.
The white Sonne Sweater shown is worked in Peace Silk by BC garn.

The best alternative: Smooth, lightweight yarns such as tencel/viscose or bamboo would work nicely with this pattern. Make sure to make a gauge swatch first, to see if your gauge fits and whether your yarn stretches as intended, when washed and blocked.

Another alternative: You can use cotton for this project, although the look might turn out a bit different, as cotton is more rigid than silk. Make sure to make a gauge swatch first, to see if your gauge fits and whether your yarn stretches as intended, when washed and blocked.

DIFFICULTY: 3/5

The Sonne Sweater is slightly more difficult than the Sonne Skirt, as you'll use techniques such as increases, folded hems, putting stitches on hold and picking up stitches.
But the pattern offers detailed explanations of the entire process, and is generally clear and easily legible to all.

The pattern does contain abbreviations to certain words (k = knit, p = purl etc.) with a guide explaining the meaning of every abbreviation.

You can always check out the Unlucky Knits guides, if you need help along the way.
Please keep in mind that what some find difficult, you might find easy - and vice versa. The stated difficulty is an estimation based on the techniques needed and feedback from testknitters.

Stockinette stitch, worked in the round, alternating between working 3 rounds on needle 3mm and 1 round on needle 15 mm:
10 x 10 cm = 16 sts x 13 r (not stretched)
10 x 10 cm = 13 sts x 15 r (fully stretched)

Gauge is after washing and blocking.