Adult Fade Sweater

This 5 colour fade sweater is knit from the top down in one piece. Using a provisional cast on, the collar is knit and then stitched together. The armholes are shaped with raglan increases, after which stitches are set aside for the sleeves to be knit later. The body is then completed with a ribbed edge. Finally, the sleeves are knit in the round and finished with a ribbed edge.

The pattern has optional German short rows for a better fit.

The chest has 3 inches of positive ease so that it can be worn over clothes comfortably. Model in the photo wears size L and has a 104cm/41in chest.