{"product_id":"sandnes-garn-knitting-pattern-lyra-sweater-2604-05","title":"Lyra Sweater  2604-05 | Printed Knitting Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lyra Sweater is a fitted raglan sweater knitted in Sandnes Garn Line, with an elegant shaped neckline and statement trumpet sleeves. The printed pattern includes instructions for two different constructions, allowing you to knit the sweater either from the top down or from the bottom up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the top-down version, the sweater begins at the neckline, with short rows used to create a deeper front neck while the raglan is shaped with increases. The body and sleeves are then divided and completed separately, with increases towards the cuffs creating the distinctive trumpet sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the bottom-up version, the body is worked in the round from the hem to the underarms. The trumpet sleeves begin at the cuff, with decreases shaping the flare before the sleeves are joined to the body. The yoke is then completed with raglan decreases and short-row shaping at the neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyra is designed for a close, fitted silhouette, with approximately 5–6 cm of negative ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is 185 cm tall and wears a size M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes: \u003c\/strong\u003eXXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished bust circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 (80) 84 (90) 95 (105) 115 (126) 136 (146) cm [29½ (31½) 33 (35½) 37½ (41¼) 45¼ (49½) 53½ (57½) in]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e46 (48) 50 (52) 54 (56) 60 (64) 68 (68) cm [18 (19) 19¾ (20½) 21¼ (22) 23½ (25¼) 26¾ (26¾) in]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm [19¾ in] for all sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measurements given are for the finished garment. As Lyra is designed with negative ease, we recommend taking your own measurements and considering the intended close fit when choosing your size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e21 sts = 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 mm knitting needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty: \u003c\/strong\u003eEasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn requirements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSandnes Garn Line – Mint Green 7911:\u003cbr\u003e6 (7) 7 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"easytabs-content-holder\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested knitting needles: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/32in-80cm-fixed-circulars\" title=\"32in circular knitting needles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e32in\u003c\/a\u003e 3.5mm for body, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/16in-40cm-circulars\" title=\"16in circular knitting needles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e16in\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dpns-6in-and-8in\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Double pointed needles (DPNs)\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDPNs\u003c\/a\u003e 3.5mm for sleeves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn quantities are based on the measurements given above. If you choose to make the body or sleeves longer, additional yarn may be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e: ★ ★ Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the degree of difficulty \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sandnes Garn - level of difficulty for knitting patterns\" href=\"pages\/sandnes-garn-level-of-difficulty-for-patterns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechniques used in this pattern: German short rows, M1R (knit and purl), M1L (knit and purl).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"easytabs-content-holder\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS IS A PRINTED PATTERN THAT WILL BE POSTED TO YOU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sandnes Garn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54817841578326,"sku":"SG-PAT-2604-05","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9479\/7910\/files\/sandnes_garn_2604-05.jpg?v=1788023132","url":"https:\/\/www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk\/products\/sandnes-garn-knitting-pattern-lyra-sweater-2604-05","provider":"The Little Knitting Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}