Sweater full of delicacy and romance, light, girly and at the

same time elegant. Everything depends on you. Long sleeves

make you fell comfortable and cozy, while uncovered back and
tying around the waist will highlight your femininity.
 sizes
XS (S, M, L) [XL, XXL, XXXL]
Measure your front at the bust, from the middle of
one armpit to another and the add (recommended)
10-15 cm (4-6“): 50.5 (54, 57.5, 63) [67, 72.5, 80] cm
19.8 (21.25, 22.5, 24.8) [26.5, 28.5, 34.5]“. More
information on page 3.

yarn
Julie Asselin Piccolo: 1280 (1380, 1500, 1650) [1800,
1900, 2000] meters 1400 (1510, 1640, 1800) [1970,
2080, 2190] yards (Boucanier color in the pictures)

needles
3.5 mm (4US) circular needle and 3 mm (2.5US)
circular needle.

gauge
26 sts x 34 rows - 10 cm x 10 cm [4” x 4”] on 3.5 mm
(4US) needles.

others
2 stitch markers
2 interlocking markers
Hook for PCM and scrap yarn
Tapestry needle
Ribbon or belt

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MEASUREMENTS
XS (S, M, L) [XL, XXL, XXXL]

A: 50.5 (54, 57.5, 63) [67, 72.5, 80] cm

19.8 (21.25, 22.5, 24.8) [26.5, 28.5, 34.5]“

B: 60 (63, 68.5, 74.5) [78.5, 84, 91] cm

23.5 (24.8, 27, 29.3) [31, 33, 35.8]”

C: 56 cm 22”

D: 38 (39, 41, 42) [43, 45, 46] cm

15 (15.5, 16, 16.5) [17, 17.5, 18]”

E: 14 (15, 16, 18) [19, 20, 20.5] cm

5.5 (6, 6.5, 7) [7.5, 7.8, 8]”

F: 7.5 (8, 9, 9.5) [10, 11, 12] cm

3 (3.2, 3.5, 3.75) [4, 4.3, 4.75]”

Width of the belt loop – 3.5 cm (1.5”)

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 abbreviations
k knit
p purl
st(s) stitch(es)
m marker
sm slip marker
rm remove marker
M1R (M1RP) lift bar
between sts from back to
front
with left needle and then
knit (purl) through the
front of it with right
needle
M1L (M1LP) lift bar
between sts
from front to back with
left needle and then knit
(purl) through the back of
it with right needle
tog together
ssk slip, slip, knit
stockinette stitch in round
knit all rounds
techniques stockinette stitch in row
*1st row: knit
Knitting in round 2nd row: purl*
Short rows (wrap and turn method): garter stitch in round
http://www.purlbee.com/2008/06/1 *1st round: knit
8/short-rows/ 2nd round: purl*
Provisional Cast On Method: garter stitch in row
https://www.youtube.com/watch? knit all rows
v=UeExgbgTOgs PCM provisional cast on
I-cord method
https://www.youtube.com/watch? w&t wrap and turn
v=SWqrcE93Zko
Mattress Stitch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=nJ7KEGUTlJM

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 left front
Using 3.5 mm (4US) circular needle and
PCM cast on 16 (18, 20, 22) [24, 26, 28]
sts. Attach interlocking marker to the
last stitch, it will help you when picking
up sts for sleeves.
1st row (WS): p all sts.
2nd row (RS): k all sts.
3rd row (WS): p all sts.
Neckline shaping row (RS): k2, m1l, k to
the end of row.
Work 3 rows.
Repeat the last 4 rows 1 (1, 1, 2)
[2, 3, 3] times more. (You have now
18 (20, 22, 25) [27, 30, 32] sts)
Neckline shaping row (RS): k2, m1l, k to
the end of row.
Work one row.
Repeat the last 2 rows 9 (11, 13, 13)
[15, 15, 17] times more. (You have now
28 (32, 36, 39) [43, 46, 50] sts)
Neckline shaping row (RS): k2, m1l, k to
the end of row.
Neckline shaping row (WS): p to 2 sts
before end, m1lp, p2.
Repeat the last 2 rows once more.
(You have now 32 (36, 40, 43) [47, 50,
54] sts)
right front
Using 3.5 mm (4US) circular needle and
PCM cast on 16 (18, 20, 22) [24, 26, 28]
sts.
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Attach interlocking marker to the first
stitch, it will help you when picking up
sts for sleeves.
1st row (WS): p all sts.
2nd row (RS): k all sts.
3rd row (WS): p all sts.
Neckline shaping row (RS): k to 2 sts
before end, m1r, k2.
Work 3 rows.
Repeat the last 4 rows 1 (1, 1, 2)
[2, 3, 3] times more. (You have now
18 (20, 22, 25) [27, 30, 32] sts)
Neckline shaping row (RS): k to 2 sts
before end, m1r, k2.
Work one row.
Repeat the last 2 rows 9 (11, 13, 13)
[15, 15, 17] times more. (You have now
28 (32, 36, 39) [43, 46, 50] sts)
Neckline shaping row (RS): k to 2 sts
before end, m1r, k2.
Neckline shaping row (WS): p2, m1rp, p
to the end.
Repeat the last 2 rows once more.
(You have now 32 (36, 40, 43) [47, 50,
54] sts)
joining front
Joining row (RS): knit right front, cast on
12 (12, 14, 16) [18, 18, 20] sts, knit left
front. (You have now 76 (84, 94, 102)
[112, 118, 128) sts)
Next row (WS): p all sts.
 front
You will be widening the sweater now by
increasing sts evenly (see Increasing
evenly tutorial on page 16).
Increasing row (RS): k all sts and at the
same time increase 5 (5, 5, 5) [5, 6, 7]
sts evenly.
(81 (89, 99, 107) [117, 124, 135] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Increasing row (RS): k all sts and at the
same time increase 6 (6, 6, 6) [6, 7, 8]
sts evenly.
(87 (95, 105, 113) [123, 131, 143] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Increasing row (RS): k all sts and at the
same time increase 5 (5, 5, 5) [5, 6, 7]
sts evenly.
(92 (100, 110, 118) [128, 137, 150] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Increasing row (RS): k all sts and at the
same time increase 6 (6, 6, 6) [6, 7, 8]
sts evenly.
(98 (106, 116, 124) [134, 144, 158] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Only L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Increasing row (RS): k all sts and at the
same time increase - (-, -, 5) [5, 6, 7] sts
evenly.
- (-, -, 129) [139, 150, 165] sts)
Work 3 rows.
All sizes
You will be additionally increasing sts at
both sides to shape the armhole.
Armhole shaping and increasing row (RS):
k2, m1l, knit to 2 sts before end and
at the same time increase 5 (5, 5, 6)
[6, 7, 8] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(105 (113, 123, 137) [147, 159, 175] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Armhole shaping and increasing row (RS):
k2, m1l, knit to 2 sts before end and
at the same time increase 6 (6, 6, 5)
[5, 6, 7] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(113 (121, 131, 144) [154, 167, 184] sts)
Work 1 row.
Armhole shaping row (RS): k2, m1l, knit
to 2 sts before end, m1r, k2.
(115 (123, 133, 146) [156, 169, 186] sts)
Work 1 row.
Armhole shaping and increasing row (RS):
k2, m1l, knit to 2 sts before end and
at the same time increase 5 (5, 5, 6)
[6, 7, 8] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(122 (130, 140, 154) [164, 178, 196] sts)
 right back
Using 3.5 mm (4US) circular needle
pick up 16 (18, 20, 22) [24, 26, 28]
provisional sts from Right Front.
1st row (WS): p all sts.
2nd row (RS): k all sts.
3rd row (WS): p all sts.
Back shaping row (RS): k2, m1l, k to the
end of row.
Next row (WS): p all sts.
Repeat the last two rows 16 (18, 20, 22)
[24, 26, 28] times more. (You have now
33 (37, 41, 45) [49, 53, 57] sts)
You will be widening the sweater now by
increasing sts evenly. At the same time
increase sts in the beginning of every RS
row as in Back shaping row, even if it is
not specifically mentioned below.
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k all sts and
at the same time increase 2 (2, 2, 2)
[2, 3, 3] sts evenly.
(36 (40, 44, 48) [52, 57, 61] sts)
Work 3 rows (remember about back
shaping increase on RS row!).
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k all sts and
at the same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3)
[3, 3, 4] sts evenly.
(41 (45, 49, 53) [57, 62, 67] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k all sts and
at the same time increase 2 (2, 2, 2)
[2, 3, 3] sts evenly.
(45 (49, 53, 57) [61, 67, 72] sts)
Work 3 rows.
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Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k all sts and
at the same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3)
[3, 3, 4] sts evenly.
(50 (54, 58, 62) [66, 72, 78] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Only L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k all sts and
at the same time increase - (-, -, 3) [3, 3,
4] sts evenly.
(- (-, -, 67) [71, 77, 84] sts)
Work 3 rows.
All sizes
You will be additionally increasing sts at
both sides to shape the armhole.
Armhole shaping and increasing row (RS):
k2, m1l, k to 2 sts before end and at
the same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3)
[3, 4, 4] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(56 (60, 64, 73) [77, 84, 91] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Armhole shaping and increasing row (RS):
k2, m1l, k to 2 sts before end and at
the same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3)
[3, 3, 4] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(62 (66, 70, 79) [83, 90, 98] sts)
Work 1 row.
Armhole shaping row (RS): k2, m1l, knit
to 2 sts before end, m1r, k2.
(64 (68, 72, 81) [85, 92, 100] sts)
Work 1 row.
Armhole shaping and increasing row (RS):
k2, m1l, k to 2 sts before end and at the
same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4]
sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(69 (73, 77, 86) [90, 98, 106] sts)
 left back
Using 3.5 mm (4US) circular needle
pick up 16 (18, 20, 22) [24, 26, 28]
provisional sts from Left Front.
1st row (WS): p all sts.
2nd row (RS): k all sts.
3rd row (WS): p all sts.
Back shaping row (RS): k to 2 sts before
end, m1r, k2.
Next row (WS): p all sts.
Repeat the last two rows 16 (18, 20, 22)
[24, 26, 28] times more. (You have now
33 (37, 41, 45) [49, 53, 57] sts)
You will be widening the sweater now by
increasing sts evenly. At the same time
increase sts in the end of every RS row
as in Back shaping row, even if it is not
specifically mentioned below.
Increasing row (RS): k to 2 sts before end
and at the same time increase 2 (2, 2, 2)
[2, 3, 3] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(36 (40, 44, 48) [52, 57, 61] sts)
Work 3 rows (remember about back
shaping increase on RS row!).
Increasing row (RS): k to 2 sts before end
and at the same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3)
[3, 3, 4] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(41 (45, 49, 53) [57, 62, 67] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Increasing row (RS): k to 2 sts before end
and at the same time increase 2 (2, 2, 2)
[2, 3, 3] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(45 (49, 53, 57) [61, 67, 72] sts)
Work 3 rows.
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Increasing row (RS): k to 2 sts before end
and at the same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3)
[3, 3, 4] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(50 (54, 58, 62) [66, 72, 78] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Only L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Increasing row (RS): k to 2 sts before end
and at the same time increase - (-, -, 3)
[3, 3, 4] sts evenly.
(- (-, -, 67) [71, 77, 84] sts)
Work 3 rows.
All sizes
You will be additionally increasing sts at
both sides to shape the armhole.
Armhole shaping and increasing row (RS):
k2, m1l, k to 2 sts before end and at
the same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3)
[3, 4, 4] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(56 (60, 64, 73) [77, 84, 91] sts)
Work 3 rows.
Armhole shaping and increasing row (RS):
k2, m1l, k to 2 sts before end and at
the same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3)
[3, 3, 4] sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(62 (66, 70, 79) [83, 90, 98] sts)
Work 1 row.
Armhole shaping row (RS): k2, m1l, knit
to 2 sts before end, m1r, k2.
(64 (68, 72, 81) [85, 92, 100] sts)
Work 1 row.
Armhole shaping and increasing row (RS):
k2, m1l, k to 2 sts before end and at the
same time increase 3 (3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4]
sts evenly, m1r, k2.
(69 (73, 77, 86) [90, 98, 106] sts)
 joining
Next row (WS): purl left back, cast on
6 sts, purl front, cast on 6 sts, purl right
back. You have now 272 (288, 306, 338)
[356, 386, 420] sts.
Next row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts before
end, m1r, k2.
Next row (WS): p all sts.
body
Keep widening as described below and
still at the same time increase sts in the
beginning and end of every RS row as in
Back shaping row, even if it is not
specifically mentioned below.
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts
before end and at the same time
increase 12 (12, 12, 12) [12, 14, 16] sts
evenly, m1r, k2.
Work 7 (7, 7, 7) [7, 7, 7] rows.
(294 (310, 328, 360) [378, 410, 446] sts)
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts
before end and at the same time
increase 8 (8, 8, 8) [8, 9, 9] sts evenly,
m1r, k2.
Work 7 (7, 7, 7) [7, 7, 7] rows.
(310 (326, 344, 376) [394, 427, 463] sts)
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts
before end and at the same time
increase 9 (9, 9, 9) [9, 10, 10] sts evenly,
m1r, k2.
Work 7 (7, 7, 7) [7, 7, 7] rows.
(327 (343, 361, 393) [411, 445, 481] sts)
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts
before end and at the same time
increase 8 (8, 8, 8) [8, 9, 9] sts evenly,
m1r, k2.
Work 7 (7, 7, 7) [7, 7, 7] rows.
(343 (359, 377, 409) [427, 462, 498] sts)
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts
before end and at the same time
increase 9 (9, 9, 9) [9, 8, 8] sts evenly,
m1r, k2.
Work 11 (11, 7, 7) [7, 7, 7] rows.
(364 (380, 394, 426) [444, 478, 514] sts)
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts
before end and at the same time
increase 4 (4, 8, 8) [8, 9, 9] sts evenly,
m1r, k2.
Work 11 (11, 11, 7) [7, 7, 7] rows.
(380 (396, 414, 442) [460, 495, 531] sts)
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts
before end and at the same time
increase 5 (5, 4, 5) [5, 5, 5] sts evenly,
m1r, k2.
Work 1 (3, 11, 11) [11, 11, 11] rows.
(385 (405, 430, 459) [477, 512, 548] sts)
All M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts
before end and at the same time
increase - (-, 5, 4) [4, 4, 4] sts evenly,
m1r, k2.
Work - (-, 5, 11) [11, 11, 19] rows.
(- (-, 439, 475) [493, 528, 572] sts)
All L, XL, XXL
Increasing row (RS): k2, m1l, k to 2 sts
before end and at the same time
increase - (-, -, 5) [5, 5, -] sts evenly, m1r,
k2.
Work - (-, -, 1) [1, 5, -] rows.
(- (-, -, 477) [500, 539, -] sts)
All sizes
You will stop increasing now, both
widening and back shaping ones.
Work in stockinette stitch until you
have 34 (35, 37, 38) [39, 41, 42] cm
13.5 (14, 14.5, 15) [15.5, 16, 17.5]” from
the armhole, or your desired length
minus 4 cm (1.5”). Switch to smaller
needles and work 4 cm (1.5”) in garter
stitch.
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sleeves
Starting at the top of the arm (where
you placed the interlocking marker) pick
up and knit 39 (41, 43, 49) [52, 54, 56]
sts down the armhole, then pick up
first 3 sts of previously casted sts, place
marker A, pick up another 3 sts. Pick up
and knit 39 (41, 43, 49) [52, 54, 56] sts
up the armhole. Place starting marker.
You have now 84 (88, 92, 104)
[110, 114, 118] sts.
1st short row (RS): k 7 (9, 8, 8) [8, 10, 9],
w&t.
2nd short row (WS): p 7 (9, 8, 8) [8, 10, 9],
sm, p 7 (9, 8, 8) [8, 10, 9], w&t.
3rd short row (RS): k to last wrap, pick up
the wrap and knit together with
wrapped stitch, k2, w&t.
4th short row (WS): p to m, sm, p to last
wrap, pick up the wrap and purl
together with wrapped stitch, p2, w&t.
Repeat the last two rows until you reach
the place, where you will have just 1 st
between the last wrap and marker A on
both sides.
Knit to start marker, remove it and knit
to 2 sts before mA, pick up the wrap and
knit together with wrapped stitch, k1.
Marker A is the starting marker now.
Next round: k1, pick up the wrap and
knit together with wrapped stitch, k to
the end of round.
Decreasing round: k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts Repeat the last 12 rounds 3 (3, 3, -)
before m, ssk, k1. [-, 1, -] times more. (You have now
Knit 3 round. 56 (60, 66, -) [-, 80, -] sts)

Repeat the last 4 rounds 4 (3, 1, 3) All sizes

[6, 4, 5] times more. (You have now
74 (80, 88, 96) [96, 104, 106] sts) Switch to 3 mm needles.

Decreasing round: k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts Next round: *p 5 (4, 4, 5) [6, 6, 6],
before m, ssk, k1. k2tog*, repeat ** 8 (10, 11, 10)
Knit 7 round. [9, 10, 10] times more.

Repeat the last 8 rounds 4 (5, 6, 12) You have 48 (50, 55, 60) [63, 70, 70] sts.
[11, 9, 12] times more. (You have now
64 (68, 74, 70) [72, 84, 80] sts) Work in garter until your sleeve
measures 56 cm (22”).
Only XS, S, M, XXL
Make second sleeve.
Decreasing round: k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts
before m, ssk, k1.
Knit 11 round.
 neckband
You will be picking up stitches along the
both back neck shapings (the diagonal
part) and front neckline. Using smaller
needles and starting at the left back
piece pick up and knit 2 sts every 3 rows
along the back neck and left front
neckline edge, 12 (12, 14, 16) [18, 18,
20] sts along the cast on edge, then 2 sts
every 3 rows along the right neckline
edge and right back neck shaping.
belt loop
Belt loops are attached one stitch next
to the seam, starting about 2 cm below
the top of the seam.
Using smaller needles, pick up 3 sts from
one stitch. Make a 3.5cm i-cord, or as
long as you need for your belt. Bind off
and sew the loop in, as before, one
stitch next to the seam. Make the
second loop in the same way.

Work 3 rows in garter and bind off

loosely in pattern.

sewing the back

Before you sew in the back, block the
sweater, shaping it. It will be easier to
sew in afterwards (see pages 14 and
15).

1. Place your sweater flat, with WS

facing up (whole interior should be
uncovered).

2. Fold the back piece on your left up to

the point, where its vertical edge is
directly under the left end of right
armhole cast on edge. Starting from the
bottom of the sweater, sew the left back
using Mattress Stitch to the front piece.
Try to make it straight, along one stitch.

3. Now place your sweater such that the

left sleeve is at the top exactly in the
middle (the sweater is lying on its side).

4. Fold the back piece on your right up

to the point, where its vertical edge is
directly under the left end of armhole
cast on edge. Sew it just like the piece
before (now sewing happens on RS).
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 finishing
Weave the loose ends in and enjoy your
own Saoirse!
thanks
I am always very glad, when knitters
choose my pattern. I watch every
project, that is created from my pattern
and I enjoy your interpretations and
hard work. I hope you knitting was a
pleasure for you, and you will like
wearing the finished sweater!
Thanks for my wonderful testers for
their invaluable work and help in
creating that pattern.
Of course, thanks to my beloved, who
can always picture my creations
perfectly. If I ask him, he will wake up
early and photograph effects of my work
in the freezing cold of the morning! He
is not only my photographer, but also my
biggest support when designing.
Special thanks for Julie Asselin, whose
yarns I have the great pleasure to sell,
and even greater to knit with them. That
is all because of her beautiful yarns and
inspiring colors!
Thanks for you all!
Marzena
sewing tutorial
Step 1.

Step 2.

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Step 3.

Step 4.

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 increasing evenly tutorial

It is very simple to increase evenly. You will not be increasing one under another - it would
create a visible line of increases, that we want to avoid. By increasing evenly, the sweater
will widen, but the increases will be almost invisible.

In the picture above you can see three increasing rows. In the uppermost, 5 sts on the front
are increased. It is done evenly, so the distance between M1L increases stays the roughly the
same. It is important, that the increase in the next row does not happen directly below the
increase in the upper one, as shown in the second and third increasing row. The gaps
between increases in one row do not have to be exactly the same, but it is important, that
they occur on the whole width of a row.

The width of the space can be computed by diving the total number of stitches by the
number of required increases (when knitting in round), or by the number of required
increases + 1 (when knitting flat). Round the result to the closest integer.

You do not need to count that every time you want to increase - you can use interlocking
markers, to mark one row before increases position of increases. Place the sweater flat, and
guided by the previous increases, mark the correct places.

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