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Guell Ladies' sweater Pattern

Guell Ladies' sweater Pattern
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About This Guell Ladies' sweater Pattern

This pattern creates a ladies' top-down seamless sweater with a circular yoke colorwork motif and optional ribbed hem and cuffs. It is worked in the round from the neckline, includes short-row shaping for the yoke, and provides charted colorwork across multiple pages. The pattern offers detailed size options and needle recommendations so you can tailor the fit to your measurements.

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Included are full circular yoke charts, dividing-for-sleeves instructions, and step-by-step sleeve shaping details. Clear guidance on gauge, yarn options, and blocking is provided to help you achieve a professional finish.

Why You'll Love This Guell Ladies' sweater Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends classic yoke colorwork with modern, easy-wearing proportions that flatter many body shapes. The top-down, seamless construction makes it satisfying to see the sweater grow without worrying about complicated seaming. I also enjoy the short-row shaping that adds a subtle, comfortable fit across the shoulders. The charted motifs are beautiful and gratifying to knit, and I appreciate that the pattern gives full size options so you can make a sweater tailored to your measurements.

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Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize this sweater: change the color palette of the yoke to create a bold contrast or a subtle tonal effect.

I often substitute yarns to change drape and warmth — try a lighter fingering for a more delicate fabric or a slightly thicker yarn for extra coziness, adjusting needles to match gauge.

I sometimes adjust the length by adding or subtracting rounds in the body before ribbing, which is an easy way to make the sweater tunic-length or cropped to suit your style.

If you prefer a fitted silhouette, choose a smaller size or add waist shaping by decreasing a few extra stitches over the waist section following the established order.

Try modifying the sleeve length: work fewer or more rounds before finishing the rib to make three-quarter sleeves or long, slouchy cuffs.

For a different neckline, substitute the ribbed neckline with a small rolled edge or extend the ribbing for a taller mock neck.

Use stranded colorwork techniques like stranded floats tensioning to experiment with mosaic or slip-stitch patterns for simpler two-color options.

I sometimes add small embroidered motifs after blocking to highlight the yoke centers or add initials on the inside hem for personalization.

Consider swapping the ribbing pattern (k1p1, k2p2) to alter the texture at cuffs and hem — small changes can make the sweater feel brand new.

For a more sustainable approach, I like to combine leftover scraps for the yoke contrast, creating a scrappy but harmonious palette while saving yarn.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge before starting; swatch in stockinette on the recommended needle size to match 30 sts and 36 rows = 10x10 cm and adjust needle size accordingly. ✗ Failing to use and move the BoR marker correctly when centering the colorwork motif; follow the marker shifts listed for your size to place the motif accurately. ✗ Neglecting short-row technique tension control which can create puckers; when wrapping or making the double stitch keep the working yarn taut and even so legs of the stitch sit correctly. ✗ Forgetting to transfer sleeve stitches to a holder when dividing for sleeves; transfer the exact number of sts listed and cast on the underarm stitches carefully to maintain stitch counts. ✗ Skipping blocking after finishing which leaves the colorwork uneven; moisten and block the sweater flat to open the stitches and align the pattern properly.

Guell Ladies' sweater Pattern

Make a timeless top-down ladies' sweater with a striking circular colorwork yoke. This pattern walks you through seamless construction, short-row shaping, and charted motifs so you can create a polished, cozy garment. You get multiple size options and clear guidance for needles, gauge, and finishing to help you achieve great results. Ideal if you love colorwork and a classic, wearable silhouette.

Advanced 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Guell Ladies' sweater Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stitch Sisterz Mongolian Cashmere 4 ply (100% cashmere), 100 g = 366 m [3.5 oz – 400 yds]; use as listed for total yardage needed for your selected size (refer to table in pattern).
  • 02
    Juli by Yarna (100% merino wool), 50 g = 175 m [1.75 oz – 192 yds]; amounts listed per size in the yarn table (examples: Size 32 = 340 g [12.0 oz], Size 46 = 510 g [18.0 oz], Size 62 = 670 g [23.6 oz]).
  • 03
    Mechita by Malabrigo Yarn (100% merino wool), 100 g = 384 m [3.75 oz – 420 yds]; suggested amounts per size include: 75 g up to larger amounts (see yarn table for full size breakdown).
  • 04
    Main Color yarn amount needed per size (from pattern table): Size 32 = 340 g [12.0 oz]; 34 = 350 g [12.3 oz]; 36 = 370 g [13.0 oz]; 38 = 390 g [13.8 oz]; 40 = 420 g [14.8 oz]; 42 = 470 g [16.6 oz]; 44 = 490 g [17.3 oz]; 46 = 510 g [18.0 oz]; 48 = 530 g [18.7 oz]; 50 = 550 g [19.4 oz]; 52 = 570 g [20.1 oz]; 54 = 590 g [20.8 oz]; 56 = 610 g [21.5 oz]; 58 = 630 g [22.2 oz]; 60 = 650 g [23.0 oz]; 62 = 670 g [23.6 oz].

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Circular knitting needles 1.5 mm [US000]
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    Circular knitting needles 2.75 mm [US2]
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    Circular knitting needles 3 mm [US2.5]
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    Appropriate needle sizes to obtain gauge if needed
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    Stitch markers (BoR marker, M1, M2, M3 and additional markers)
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    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
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    Stitch holder or spare circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
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    Spare circular needle or extra cords for magic loop if preferred
  • 09
    Auxiliary yarn for cast-on or provisional cast-on
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    Scissors
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    Pins for blocking
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    Measuring tape and row counter

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— Order of Work :

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This pattern contains instructions for the following sizes in the indicated order: 32 (34; 36; 38) (40; 42; 44) (46; 48; 50) (52; 54;56) (58; 60; 62).

— Begin of work :

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Using 1.5 mm [US000] needles and preferred cast-on method, cast on 152 (152; 152; 152) (152; 152; 168) (168; 168; 168) (180; 180; 180) (196; 196; 196) sts, place BoR marker, and join into the round without twisting.

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Work in Ribbing pattern to a height of 3 cm [1.2 in] from cast-on edge, then change to 2.75 mm [US2] needles, and continue.

Round 1 :

In the next round, increases a total of 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 0) (0; 0; 0) (2; 2; 2) (0; 0; 0) sts the following way: Sizes 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42: slip BoR marker to right needle, RLI, k76, LLI, work in st st to end of round. Sizes 52, 54, 56: slip BoR marker to right needle, RLI, k90, LLI, work in st st to end of round.

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After having worked 7 rounds in st st, change to 3 mm [US2.5] needles, and continue from Circular Yoke Chart #1.

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You now have a total of 154 (154; 154; 154) (154; 154; 168) (168; 168; 168) (182; 182; 182) (196; 196; 196) sts.

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Work all rows of Chart #1, then continue from Chart # 2 (2; 3; 4) (6; 7; 5) (6; 8; 10) (11; 9; 11) (12; 13; 14).

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Complete all rows of the chart, then change to 2.75 mm [US2] needles, and continue by working 2 rounds of st st even.

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You now have a total of 396 (396; 429; 440) (484; 506; 516) (528; 576; 600) (612; 637; 663) (676; 702; 728) sts.

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To center the colorwork motif on the circular yoke, move the BoR marker by the number of sts listed for your size in the indicated direction: Size 32: 13 sts to the right. Size 34: 13 sts to the right. Size 36: 13 sts to the right. Size 38: 14 sts to the right. Size 40: 17 sts to the right. Size 42: 14 sts to the right. Size 44: 12 sts to the left. Size 46: 12 sts to the left. Size 48: 13 sts to the left. Size 50: 14 sts to the left. Size 52: 14 sts to the left. Size 54: 3 sts to the right. Size 56: 6 sts to the left. Size 58: 1 st to the right. Size 60: 1 st to the right. Size 62: don't move the marker.

— Distribute sts (Next round) :

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In the next round, distribute the sts as follows: Size 32: slip BoR marker, k75, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k135, place marker M2 (Front), k75, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k111 (Back).

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Size 34: slip BoR marker, k75, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k135, place marker M2 (Front), k75, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k111 (Back).

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Size 36: slip BoR marker, k79, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k147, place marker M2 (Front), k79, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k124 (Back).

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Size 38: slip BoR marker, k81, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k151, place marker M2 (Front), k81, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k127 (Back).

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Size 40: slip BoR marker, k91, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k165, place marker M2 (Front), k91, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k137 (Back).

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Size 42: slip BoR marker, k93, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k171, place marker M2 (Front), k93, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k149 (Back).

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Size 44: slip BoR marker, k97, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k173, place marker M2 (Front), k97, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k149 (Back).

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Size 46: slip BoR marker, k101, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k175, place marker M2 (Front), k101, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k151 (Back).

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Size 48: slip BoR marker, k113, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k187, place marker M2 (Front), k113, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k163 (Back).

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Size 50: slip BoR marker, k116, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k197, place marker M2 (Front), k116, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k171 (Back).

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Size 52: slip BoR marker, k122, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k203, place marker M2 (Front), k122, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k177 (Back).

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Size 54: slip BoR marker, k124, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k207, place marker M2 (Front), k124, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k182 (Back).

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Size 56: slip BoR marker, k126, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k211, place marker M2 (Front), k126, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k187 (Back).

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Size 58: slip BoR marker, k132, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k225, place marker M2 (Front), k132, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k200 (Back).

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Size 60: slip BoR marker, k134, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k229, place marker M2 (Front), k134, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k205 (Back).

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Size 62: slip BoR marker, k137, place marker M1 (right sleeve), k239, place marker M2 (Front), k137, place marker M3 (left sleeve), k215 (Back).

— Short row shaping for the yoke :

Next Round :

slip BoR marker, k37 (37; 39; 40) (45; 46; 48) (50; 56; 58) (61; 62; 63) (66; 67; 68), turn work to wrong side, slip 1 stitch purl-wise to the right needle, lead the working yarn behind the stitch, over the right needle. Pull the working yarn taut so both legs of the stitch sit on the right needle. Continue on the WS in purl.

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Work to BoR marker, slip BoR marker, work to marker M3, slip marker M3, p37 (37; 39; 40) (45; 46; 48) (50; 56; 58) (61; 62; 63) (66; 67; 68), turn work to right side, slip 1 stitch knit-wise, lead the working yarn behind the stitch, over the right needle. Pull the working yarn taut so both legs of the stitch sit on the right needle. Continue on the RS.

Next Row 1 (RS) :

Work to marker M3, slip marker M3, knit to BoR marker, slip BoR marker, work to 5 sts before the Double Stitch, turn work to wrong side. Slip 1 stitch purl-wise to the right needle, lead the working yarn behind the stitch, over the right needle. Pull the working yarn taut so both legs of the stitch sit on the right needle. Continue on the WS in purl.

Row 2 (WS) :

Work to BoR marker, slip BoR marker, purl to marker M3, slip marker M3, work to 5 sts before the Double Stitch, turn work to right side, slip 1 stitch knit-wise, lead the working yarn behind the stitch, over the right needle. Pull the working yarn taut so both legs of the stitch sit on the right needle. Continue on the RS. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 another 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 3) (3; 3; 3) (3; 3; 3) (3; 3; 3) times.

Next Row 3 (RS) :

knit to 3 sts before the Double Stitch, turn work to wrong side. Slip 1 stitch purl-wise to the right needle, lead the working yarn behind the stitch, over the right needle. Pull the working yarn taut so both legs of the stitch sit on the right needle. Continue on the WS in purl.

Row 4 (WS) :

purl to 3 sts before the Double Stitch, turn work to right side, slip 1 stitch knit-wise, lead the working yarn behind the stitch, over the right needle. Pull the working yarn taut so both legs of the stitch sit on the right needle. Continue on the RS. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 another 2 (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 3) (3; 3; 3) (3; 3; 3) (3; 3; 3) times.

Next Row 5 (RS) :

knit to 1 st before the Double Stitch, slip 1 stitch purl-wise to the right needle, lead the working yarn behind the stitch, over the right needle. Pull the working yarn taut so both legs of the stitch sit on the right needle. Continue on the WS in purl.

Row 6 (WS) :

purl to 1 st before the Double Stitch, turn work to right side, slip 1 stitch knit-wise, lead the working yarn behind the stitch, over the right needle. Pull the working yarn taut so both legs of the stitch sit on the right needle. Continue on the RS. Repeat Rows 5 and 6 another 1 (1; 1; 1) (1; 1; 1) (2; 2; 2) (2; 2; 2) time(s).

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Continue, working st st in the round to BoR marker, knitting both legs of the Double Stitch together as one.

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Work 0 (0; 0; 2) (2; 2; 4) (4; 4; 6) (6; 6; 6) (8; 8; 8) more rounds in st st.

— Dividing for the sleeves :

Next Round – dividing for the sleeves :

slip BoR marker to right needle, transfer 75 (75; 79; 81) (91; 93; 97) (101; 113; 116) (122; 124; 126) (132; 134; 137) right sleeve sts to a spare needle or stitch holder for holding, cast on 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) new underarm sts, slip marker M1 to right needle, work over the sts of the Front in st st to marker M2, slip marker M2 to right needle, transfer 75 (75; 79; 81) (91; 93; 97) (101; 113; 116) (122; 124; 126) (132; 134; 137) left sleeve sts to a spare needle or stitch holder for holding, cast on 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) new underarm sts, slip marker M3 to right needle, work over the sts of the Back in st st to BoR marker.

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After having divided for the sleeves, you should have a total of 264 (272; 297; 304) (328; 346; 352) (360; 384; 402) (414; 427; 440) (467; 476; 496) sts.

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Continue, working in st st in the round, slipping markers M1, M2, M3 and the BoR marker as you encounter them.

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After having worked this way for 2 cm [0.8 in], begin working the vertical bust dart as follows:

Next Round 1 – decrease round :

slip BoR marker to right needle, work the 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of the side panel in st st, slip marker M1 to right needle, k2, k2tog, work in st st to 4 sts before marker M2, ssk, k2, slip marker M2 to right needle, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of the side panel in st st, slip marker M3 to right needle, k2, k2tog, work in st st to 4 sts before the BoR marker, ssk, k2 = 4 sts decreased in this round.

— Rounds 2–6 :

Rounds 2–6 :

slip BoR marker to right needle, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of side panel in st st, slip marker M1 to right needle, work in st st to marker M2, slip marker M2 to right needle, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of side panel in st st, slip marker M3 to right needle, work in st st to BoR marker.

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Repeat Rounds 1–6 another 3 (3; 3; 3) (2; 2; 2) (1; 1; 1) (1; 1; 1) (1; 1; 1) time(s). You now have a total of 248 (256; 281; 288) (316; 334; 340) (352; 376; 394) (406; 419; 432) (459; 468; 488) sts.

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Now, work decreases as follows: Next Round 1: slip BoR marker to right needle, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of side panel in st st, slip marker M1 to right needle, k2, k2tog, work in st st to 4 sts before marker M2, ssk, k2, slip marker M2 to right needle, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of the side panel in st st, slip marker M3 to right needle, work in st st to BoR marker = 2 sts decreased in this round.

Rounds 2–4 :

slip BoR marker to right needle, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of side panel in st st, slip marker M1 to right needle, work in st st to marker M2, slip marker M2 to right needle, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of side panel in st st, slip marker M3 to right needle, work in st st to BoR marker.

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Repeat Rounds 1–4 another 3 times. You should now have a total of 240 (248; 273; 280) (308; 326; 332) (344; 368; 386) (398; 411; 424) (451; 460; 480) sts.

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Work even for 5 cm [2 in] (the waist level should fall on the middle of this section).

— Next Round 1 – waist shaping increases :

Next Round 1 :

slip BoR marker to right needle, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of side panel in st st, slip marker M1, k2, LLI, work in st st to 2 sts before marker M2, RLI, k2, slip marker M2, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts of side panel in st st, slip marker M3, k2, LLI, work in st st to 2 sts before BoR marker , RLI, k2 = 4 sts increased in this round.

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Work Rounds 2–8 even over an unchanged stitch count in earlier established order. Repeat Rounds 1–8 another 8 (8; 7; 7) (6; 6; 6) (6; 7; 7) (5; 5; 5) (4; 4; 4) time(s).

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You should now have a total of 276 (284; 305; 312) (336; 354; 360) (372; 400; 418) (422; 435; 448) (471; 480; 500) sts.

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When piece has either reached a height of 34 (36; 38; 39) (40; 42; 44) (46; 48; 49) (50; 51; 52) (53; 54; 55) cm [13.4 (14.2; 15; 14.6) (15.75; 16.5; 17.5) (18.15; 18.9; 19.3) (19.7; 19.7; 20.5) (20.9; 21.25; 21.65) in] from sleeve division, or is 10 cm [4 in] shorter than desired length:

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In the next round, evenly distributed, either increase or decrease stitches as listed for your size (size-specific instructions follow in the pattern): Size 32: k2tog, then work to end of round over an unchanged stitch count = 1 st decreased. Size 34: k71, RLI, k142, LLI, k71 = 2 sts increased. Size 36: k50, RLI, k102, RLI, k102, LLI, k51 = 3 sts increased. Size 38: k22, (RLI, k45) 2 times, (RLI, k44) 2 times, (LLI, k45) 2 times, LLI, k22 = 7 sts increased. Size 40: k34 (RLI, k67) 2 times, (LLI, k67) 2 times, LLI, k34 = 5 sts increased. Size 42: k20, (RLI, k39) 3 times, (RLI, k40) 2 times, (LLI, k39) 3 times, LLI, k20 = 9 sts increased.

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Size 44: k60, (RLI, k120) 2 times, LLI, k60 = 3 sts increased. Size 46: k93, RLI, k186, LLI, k93 = 2 sts increased. Size 48: k29, (RLI, k57) 3 times, (LLI, k57) 3 times, LLI, k29 = 7 sts increased. Size 50: Work one round even over an unchanged stitch count. Size 52: k30, LLI, k61, (RLI, k60) 4 times, LLI, k61, LLI, k30= 7 sts increased. Size 54: k43, (RLI, k87) 2 times, (LLI, k87) 2 times, LLI, k44 = 5 sts increased. Size 56: k74, RLI, k149, LLI, k149, LLI, k75 = 3 sts increased. Size 58: k118, RLI, k235, LLI, k118 = 2 sts increased. Size 60: k60, (RLI, k120) 2 times, LLI, k120, LLI, k60, = 4 sts increased. Size 62: k42, (RLI, k83) 2 times, RLI, k84, (LLI, k83) 2 times, LLI, k42 = 6 sts increased.

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You should now have a total of 275 (286; 308; 319) (341; 363; 363) (374; 407; 418) (429; 440; 451) (473; 484; 506) sts.

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Change to 3 mm [US2.5] needles, and continue from Chart #15.

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After having worked all rounds of Chart #15, change to 2.75 mm [US2] needles, and continue. Work 7 rounds in st st. Before the next round, change to 1.5 mm [US000] needles, and continue as follows: k1, *(p2, k2), repeat from * to last 3 sts of this round, ending with "p2, k1". During the first round, decrease, evenly distributed, a total 3 (2; 0; 3) (1; 3; 3) (2; 3; 2) (1; 0; 3) (1; 0; 2) st(s).

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You now have a total of 272 (284; 308; 316) (340; 360; 360) (372; 404; 416) (428; 440; 448) (472; 484; 504) sts. After having worked in Ribbing for 3 cm [1.2 in], bind off all sts.

— Right sleeve :

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Take up the formerly held sleeve sts again, and place them on 2.75 mm [US2] needles. RS of work facing, join new working yarn, work in st st to end of round, place marker M1, work 9 (13; 13; 13) (13; 13; 15) (17; 17; 17) (17; 19; 21) (21; 21; 21) sts into the corresponding underarm sts at the side of the sweater, place BoR marker, and join into the round without twisting.

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You should now have a total of 84 (88; 92; 94) (104; 106; 112) (118; 130; 133) (139; 143; 147) (153; 155; 158) sts.

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Work in the established pattern for 11 rounds. Now, continue as follows: Round 1 (decrease rnd): slip BoR marker to right needle, k2, k2tog, work in st st to 4 sts before marker M1, ssk, k2 = 2 sts decreased.

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Work Rounds 2–11 even over an unchanged stitch count in earlier established order.

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Work Rounds 1–11 a total of 10 (12; 11; 12) (11; 12; 12) (11; 12; 12) (11; 12; 12) (11; 11; 11) times. You should now have a total of 64 (64; 70; 70) (82; 82; 88) (96; 106; 109) (117; 119; 123) (131; 133; 136) sts.

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Work in the established pattern until sleeve has either reached a length of 28 (30; 32; 34) (35; 37; 39) (40; 41; 42) (43; 44; 45) (46; 48; 50) cm [11 (11.8; 12.6; 13.4) (13.8; 14.6; 15.4) (15.75; 16.1; 16.5) (17; 17.3; 17.7) (18.15; 18.9; 19.7) in] from armhole, or is 10 cm [4 in] shorter than desired length. Remove marker M1.

— Next sleeve increases and finishing :

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In the next round, evenly distributed, increase 2 (2; 7; 7) (6; 6; 0) (3; 4; 1) (4; 2; 9) (1; 10; 7) sts as indicated for your size: Sizes 32, 34: slip BoR marker to right needle, k16, LLI, k32, RLI, k16 = 2 sts increased. Sizes 36, 38: slip BoR marker to right needle, k5, (LLI, k10) 3 times, (RLI, k10) 3 times, RLI, k5 = 7 sts increased. Sizes 40, 42: slip BoR marker to right needle, k7, LLI, k13, (LLI, k14) 2 times, RLI, k14, RLI, k13, RLI, k7 = 6 sts increased. Size 44: Work one round even over an unchanged stitch count. Size 46: slip BoR marker to right needle, k16, (LLI, k32) 2 times, RLI, k16 = 3 sts increased.

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Size 48: slip BoR marker to right needle, k13, LLI, k27, LLI, k26, RLI, k27, RLI, k13 = 4 sts increased. Size 50: slip BoR marker to right needle, k54, LLI, k55 = 1 st increased. Size 52: slip BoR marker to right needle, k15, LLI, k29, (RLI, k29) 2 times, LLI, k15 = 4 sts increased. Size 54: slip BoR marker to right needle, k30, LLI, k59, RLI, k30 = 2 sts increased. Size 56: slip BoR marker to right needle, k6, (LLI, k14) 3 times, (LLI, k13) 2 times, (RLI, k14) 3 times, RLI, k7 = 9 sts increased. Size 58: slip BoR marker to right needle, k65, LLI, k66 = 1 st increased. Size 60: slip BoR marker to right needle, k7, (LLI, k13) 3 times, (LLI, k14) 2 times, (RLI, k13) 4 times, RLI, k7 = 15 sts increased. Size 62: slip BoR marker to right needle, k10, (LLI, k19) 2 times, (LLI, k20) 2 times, (RLI, k19) 2 times, RLI, k10 = 7 sts increased.

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Change to 3 mm [US2.5] needles, and continue from Chart #15. You now have a total of 66 (66; 77; 77) (88; 88; 88) (99; 110; 110) (121; 121; 132) (132; 143; 143) sts. After having worked all rounds of Chart #15, change to 2.75 mm [US2] needles, and continue. Work 7 rounds in st st.

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Before the next round, change to 1.5 mm [US000] needles, and continue as follows: k1, *(p2, k2), repeat from * to last 3 sts of this round, ending with "p2, k1". During the first round, decrease, evenly distributed, a total of 2 (2; 1; 1) (0; 0; 0) (3; 2; 2) (1; 1; 0) (0; 3; 3) st(s). You now have a total of 64 (64; 76; 76) (88; 88; 88) (96; 108; 108) (120; 120; 132) (132; 140; 140) sts. After having worked in Ribbing for 3 cm [1.2 in], bind off all sts. Work the left sleeve the same way.

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Moisten the sweater, and block it spread out flat until completely dry. Hide all ends. Happy knitting! ☺

Assembly Instructions

  • Take up the formerly held sleeve stitches and place them on 2.75 mm [US2] needles, join new working yarn, work in stockinette to end of round, place marker M1 and join into the round without twisting.
  • After dividing for sleeves, cast on the underarm stitches as instructed (numbers listed per size) and place BoR marker to resume working the body in the round.
  • When finishing the yoke and body, change to the smallest needles for ribbing, work the rib for 3 cm [1.2 in] and bind off all stitches, then hide ends and block the sweater flat.
  • For sleeve finishing, work the established decrease and round pattern then rib 3 cm with small needles, bind off, and repeat the same process for the second sleeve.
  • Move and place markers M1, M2, M3 and the BoR marker as directed to keep track of sleeve, front and back sections during shaping and assembly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of sections (BoR, M1, M2, M3) as you shape the yoke and divide for sleeves to avoid misplacement of motifs.
  • 💡Check gauge: 30 sts and 36 rows = 10x10 cm in stockinette on 2.75 mm [US2] needles after blocking and stretching to ensure proper fit.
  • 💡When working short rows, pull the working yarn taut so both legs of the wrapped stitch sit evenly on the needle to avoid laddering or gaps.
  • 💡Moisten and block the sweater flat after finishing to even out the colorwork and set the stitches for accurate measurements.

This Guell ladies' sweater pattern offers a timeless colorwork yoke and a comfortable, relaxed fit ideal for day-to-day wear. The top-down, seamless construction makes it satisfying to knit while the charts let you follow a beautiful motif as it grows. Whether you're gifting or keeping it, this sweater is made to be cherished and worn often. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The pattern includes instructions for sizes 32 through 62; finished measurements are listed in the measurements table so choose the size matching your chest circumference and desired ease.

Can I use different yarn brands or weights?

Yes, you can substitute yarns, but different weights will change the finished size; make a gauge swatch and adjust needle size to match 30 sts and 36 rows = 10x10 cm in stockinette.

Do I need experience with colorwork and short rows?

This pattern is rated advanced because it includes circular colorwork charts and short-row shaping; familiarity with stranded knitting and short-row techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most knitters will complete this sweater in roughly 12-15 hours, though time may vary based on experience, size chosen, and colorwork complexity.