Casagrande

Introducing the Casagrande Sweater, a stunning blend of your favorite knitting techniques and stylish details. This elegant "dressing up" sweater is perfect for any occasion, requiring only a bit of extra effort to transform it into a true statement piece. Featuring a beautiful box pleat, intricate lace sleeves, and a charming keyhole at the back neck, this design will elevate your knitwear collection. Don’t worry—these techniques are more straightforward than they appear! Each step of the way, the pattern provides ample tutorial links and detailed photos to assist you in crafting your masterpiece.

The Casagrande Sweater can be styled with either a delicate ribbon tie or a chic button at the top of the keyhole, with clear instructions provided for both options in the pattern. When selecting your size, aim for 4-8” of ease for the perfect fit. For reference, the sample sweater is a size 40” and is modeled with 5” of ease for a comfortable, relaxed look.

You'll need 1040 (1160, 1380, 1600, 1740) [1970, 2190, 2210, 2420] yards, or 950 (1060, 1260, 1460, 1590) [1800, 2000, 2020, 2210] meters of fingering weight yarn to complete this project. The Casagrande Sweater is shown in the luxurious Traveling Yarn Dreamliner in the gorgeous colorway Cactus Wren, crafted from 70% BFL, 20% silk, and 10% cashmere, which lends the perfect drape for your creation. This pattern is best suited for yarns that offer excellent drape, ensuring your finished sweater looks and feels fabulous.

Get ready to dive into an enjoyable knitting experience with the Casagrande Sweater, where fashion meets creativity in an effortlessly chic design!