Cat Lady Sweater - English

Cat Lady Sweater is a knitting pattern for a cat sweater for adults.

This pattern is knitted from the top down with a folded neckband and short rows in the neck. The pattern includes descriptions for wide sleeves and short sleeves, as well as a slightly shaped waist or a straight waist.

The stranded colourwork is charted while the rest of the pattern is explained in running text.

The recommended lengths for sleeves and body are recommendations only and can easily be adjusted - just make sure you plan for more yarn if you want a longer sweater.

Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) - to choose size, compare the measurements of a garment you love with the following measurements.

Garment’s cirumference: 87 (94) 101.5 (110) 120 (130) 140 (148.5) cm

Body length, measured from the armpit to the bottom edge: 39 (39) 40 (40) 43 (43) 43 (45) cm

Sleeve length, measured from the armpit to the bottom edge: 36 (37) 40 (40) 40 (40) 45 (45) cm

Gauge: 14 x 20 stitches over 10 x 10 cm

Suggested Yarn: Rauma Vams (83 metres per 50 grams)

Main colour: 8 (9) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) balls

Contrast colour: 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) balls

You may use another yarn that will give you the correct gauge.