Caramel Sweater

The Caramel Sweater is one of those pieces that feels simple but looks incredibly polished once it’s on.

It’s worked from the top down with raglan increases, so you can try it on as you go and adjust the length to suit. The high ribbed turtleneck gives it that cosy, pulled-together feel, while short rows at the neckline create a beautiful shape that sits properly at the back of the neck.

The cuffs and hem are finished with rib, which will feel snug at first but relax nicely with washing and wear.

There’s no finishing work here beyond weaving in your ends.

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Designed to fit bust:
80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) 120–130 cm

Finished Measurements

• Bust: 95 (99) 103 (109) 116 (126) 135 cm
• Length: 47 (49) 53 (56) 58 (60) 60 cm
• Sleeve: 46 (46) 47 (47) 47 (47) 47 cm

Fit

Designed with 10–15 cm positive ease.

Gauge

21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm on 4 mm needles (after blocking)

Needles

• 4 mm circular needles (40 cm and 80–100 cm)
• 4 mm DPNs or Magic Loop

Yarn Options

Option 1: Two strands held together (soft halo look)

Use:

• A 4 ply / fingering weight yarn (approx. 230–250 m per 50 g)
• Held with a lace-weight mohair or halo yarn (approx. 210–220 m per 25 g)

Metreage required:

Main yarn (4 ply):

• XS: 1175 m
• S: 1175 m
• M: 1175 m
• L: 1175 m
• XL: 1410 m
• 2XL: 1645 m
• 3XL: 1645–1880 m

Mohair / halo yarn:

• XS: 1060 m
• S: 1060 m
• M: 1060 m
• L: 1060–1270 m
• XL: 1270 m
• 2XL: 1485 m
• 3XL: 1485–1700 m

Option 2: Single strand alternative (simpler option)

Use:

• A DK weight yarn (approx. 200–240 m per 100 g)

Metreage required:

• XS: 1000 m
• S: 1050 m
• M: 1100 m
• L: 1200 m
• XL: 1300 m
• 2XL: 1450 m
• 3XL: 1600 m

Choosing Your Yarn

• Want soft, light, slightly fluffy → go double strand
• Want cleaner look, easier knit → go single DK

Both will give you a beautiful sweater — just a different finish.

Difficulty

★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)