Pattern: Sweater *DonnaRocco*

An individually adaptable pattern for a multicoloured knitted sweater in the *DonnaRocco* style, designed by Birgit Freyer.

The sweater *DonnaRocco* can be worked in different ways: with long or short sleeves, with a lacy or stockinette main part...

The combination of different patterns and colours keeps the knitting process interesting, and creates a result worth seeing.
You can knit the sweater with a combination of three different colours - from bright to tonal - or stick to one colour completely.

As the sweater is worked from the top down, it can be easily fitted to any individual size. The length is also variable.

All *DonnaRocco* style patterns have something in common: The change of colours and patterns is accompanied by a characteristic set of garter stitch ridges. Also, all the patterns are variable.

The pattern is charted.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The pattern (a pdf file) contains 6 pages, including a photo, charts and explanations.
The level of difficulty is 3 (of 5).

Required skills:

• working from charts
• basic stitches: knit, purl, yarn over, increases and decreases (explained in the pattern)
• knitting in the round
• crochet bind-off

Size Information

Size: Variable in size - adaptable individually.

Materials List

Yarn: laceweight – yarn with a yardage of 600 to 700 m (660 – 770 yd) per 100 g, in 1 to 3 colours
Yardage: depending on size and length
Estimated Yardage (for a long-sleeved sweater):

• for size 38/40 (S/M): approximately 900 m (984 yd) in total, 400 m (437 yd) of colour 1, 300 m (328 yd) of colour 2, 200 m (219 yd) of colour 3
• for size 46/48 (L/XL): approximately 1200 m (1312 yd) in total, 500 m (547 yd) of colour 1, 400 m (437 yd) of colour 2, 300 m (328 yd) of colour 3

Needle size: 4.0 to 4.5 mm (US size 6 to 7, UK size 8 to 7), circular needles in different lenghts, matching crochet hook
Notions: measuring tape, scissors, needle for sewing in threads, stitch markers (optional).

Additional Details by the Author

Have fun with your needlework!

This pattern is for your personal use only. All rights remain with the designer.