CASTANHA SWEATER

Castanha Sweater is a high-neck sweater with pockets hidden in the ribbing. The inspiration for this sweater comes from my walks through the forests with my children during the colder months. The chilly weather just calls for a cosy sweater that keeps you warm. Also, my children always pick up everything from chestnuts and acorns to little twigs, which makes pockets a must-have. The pockets are wide and deep enough to carry even your smartphone, keys and other essentials.

SIZES
1–9 

EASE

15–20 cm / 6–8” positive ease around bust recommended

MEASUREMENTS (See the dimension schematic in the image gallery.)

Neckline circumference
46.5 (49, 51, 53, 55.5), [57.5, 60, 62, 64.5] cm / 18.5 (19.25, 20.25, 21, 22), [22.75, 23.75, 24.5, 25.5]"

Upper arm circumference
35 (36, 38.5, 41.5, 45), [50.5, 55, 60.5, 64] cm / 13.75 (14.25, 15.25, 16.5, 17.75), [20, 21.75, 24, 25.25]"

Cuff circumference
21 (21, 23.5, 24.5, 26.5), [28, 28, 29, 29] cm / 8.25 (8.25, 9.25, 9.75, 10.5), [11, 11, 11.5, 11.5]"

Sleeve length
46 (47, 47, 48.5, 48.5), [49.5, 49.5, 51, 51] cm / 18.25 (18.5, 18.5, 19.25, 19.25), [19.5, 19.5, 20.25, 20.25]"

Armhole depth
19 (20.5, 21, 22.5, 24), [26, 27.5, 30.5, 32.5] cm / 7.5 (8, 8.25, 9, 9.5), [10.25, 10.75, 12, 12.75]"

Sweater length
57 (58, 58, 59, 60), [60, 61, 61, 62] cm / 22.5 (23, 23, 23.25, 23.75), [23.75, 24, 24, 24.5]"

Bust circumference
95 (106, 115, 126, 135), [146, 155, 166, 175] cm / 37.5 (42, 45.5, 49.75, 53.25), [57.75, 61.25, 65.5, 69.25]"

YARN

9 (9, 10, 11, 12), [13, 14, 15, 16] skeins of Badana from Rosa Pomar (115 m/50 g; 100% Portuguese wool; 50% Churra Badana, 50% Serra da Estrela and Campaniça), 

or 950 (1035, 1120, 1225, 1320), [1430, 1520, 1640, 1730) m / 1040 (1135, 1220, 1335, 1445), [1565, 1665, 1790, 1895] yds of a similar yarn.

NEEDLES

Needles A: 4 mm / US 6 circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32" and/or DPNs

Needles B: 3.75 mm / US 5 circular needles with a cable of at least 60 cm / 24" and/or DPNs

GAUGE

18 sts and 27 rows = 10 cm / 4" 

NOTIONS

• stitch markers
• waste yarn/stitch holder
• tapestry needle
• blocking tools

ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION

The sweater starts with a long ribbed tube which is then knit together to create the turtleneck collar. Next, short row shaping is worked to raise the back part of the yoke and raglan increases are set up, to shape the yoke. The yoke is shaped by raglan increases and body increases. Once the sleeves and body have been separated, the body of the sweater is worked in plain stockinette stitch and finished with a long ribbing section containing pockets. The pocket holes are created on the first row of the ribbing and then the pocket bags are worked once the ribbing is finished. Lastly, stitches for the sleeves are picked up and the sleeves gradually decrease until they are finished with a ribbed cuff.