The Bliss Sweater is a classic and chic sweater that fits seamlessly into any wardrobe. Its oversized look, V-neckline, and balloon sleeves give it an effortlessly elegant style. For a truly luxurious sweater, choose a yarn combination featuring two strands of mohair. This design is knit seamlessly from the top down. The pattern is very beginner-friendly, with simple instructions and a complete step-by-step tutorial included, making it the perfect choice for your first sweater!
 
SIZES: (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL (6XL)
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: (101) 106 (113) 118 (122) 128 (134) 144 (155) 165 (177) cm (40) 43-1/4 (45) 47 (49) 51 (54) 57-1/2 (62) 66 (70) inches
SWEATER LENGTH: (40) 41 (42.5) 44 (45.5) 46.5 (48) 49.5 (51) 53 (54) cm (16) 16-1/4 (16-3/4) 17-1/4 (17-3/4) 18-1/4 (18-3/4) 19-3/4 (20) 20-1/2 (20-3/4) inches. Measured from the top of the back.
GAUGE: 17 stitches x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, knitted both in the round and flat with 4.5 mm needles, or the size needed to obtain gauge.
NEEDLES: 4.5 mm US7 / 3.25 mm US3, circular needles; 30, 80, or 100 cm 12, 32, or 40 inches cables.
 
MATERIALS: (175) 200 (225) 250 (275) 275 (300) 300 (325) 350 (400) g Sandnes Garn - Tynn Silk Mohair | 212 m - 233 yds per 25 g ball, held double throughout. The sample is shown in color 6044. If you use a single strand of mohair, reduce the required amount by half. OR (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) g Illimani - Feli | 150 m per 50 g skein. The sample is shown in color 100, Ecru.
 
Other yarn options: Lace-weight yarn held double, Or an Aran-weight yarn that meets gauge, Or (850) 900 (950) 1000 (1050) 1150 (1225) 1350 (1450) 1550 (1650) meters of yarn. Note: Yardage may vary when using an Aran-weight yarn. The given yardage applies per strand; if holding two strands together, calculate the required amount accordingly.
 
NOTIONS: Tapestry needle, Stitch markers, Removable stitch markers (locking markers)
 
SIZE GUIDE
The Bliss Sweater is designed to have 20 cm to 30 cm (8” to 12”) of positive ease, meaning it will be 20 cm to 30 cm (8” to 12”) larger than your actual bust circumference.
The sizes (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL (6XL) are intended to fit a bust circumference of: (71-74) 75.5-81 (86-91) 92-96 (99-104) 105-109 (111-116) 117-124 (127-137) 139-145 (147-157) cm, (28-30) 30-32 (33-35) 36-38 (39-41) 42-43 (44-46) 46-49 (50-54) 55-58 (58-62) inches. For a finished sweater circumference of: (101) 106 (114) 118 (122) 128 (134) 144 (155) 165 (177) cm, (40) 43-1/4 (45) 47 (49) 51 (54) 57-1/2 (62) 66 (70) inches
The model in the photo is wearing a size S, with a bust circumference of 81 cm (32”) and an upper bust circumference of 86 cm (34”), resulting in 33 cm (11”) of positive ease.
 
EXPLANATION OF THE SWEATER CONSTRUCTION
The first step is to knit the back of the sweater. You will start by casting on the required number of stitches for the upper back, then knit the back flat. After placing the back stitches on hold, you will pick up the stitches for the left and right shoulders, then work a few short rows before making the increases for the neckline. The front will then be knitted flat. The final step of the yoke is to join the front and back together.
The body will then be knitted in the round and finished with ribbing. The stitches for the neckline will be picked up and bound off, and the sleeve stitches will be picked up at the armholes and knitted in the round with a balloon sleeve finish and ribbing.