The yoke pattern of Milano was inspired by the floor decoration of the Milan Cathedral. The sweater is knit in a cotton/rayon/linen blend yarn, which makes it a perfect garment for spring and summer. If you are substituting yarn, getting row gauge can be a problem, however, figuring out how many rounds less you have to knit requires only a little experience. Milano is decorated with a delicate lace border around the lower edge and the neckline. It is knit in the round from the bottom up.

Finished measurements

Chest:
76 (80, 85, 89.5, 95, 101, 105, 110.5, 116, 121, 126.5) cm
30 (31 1/2, 33 1/2, 35 1/4, 37 1/2, 39 3/4, 41 1/4, 43 1/2, 45 3/4, 47 3/4, 49 3/4) "

Length:
59.5 (60.5, 62, 64, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68.5, 71, 71.5) cm
23 1/2 (23 3/4, 24 1/2, 25 1/4, 25 1/4, 25 1/2, 26, 26 1/4, 27, 28, 28) "

Shown in size 33 1/2 with zero ease.

Note: the sleeves and the yoke have been redesigned, therefore the yoke is not so loose in the updated pattern as in the pictures (visible in the ones taken of the back). The new version looks basically the same, just fits better.

Yarn
weight: worsted
fiber: 72% cotton, 20% rayon, 8% linen
amount:
light grey: 635 (705, 760, 815, 860, 940, 1010, 1080, 1160, 1230, 1300) m / 690 (770, 830, 890, 940, 1020, 1100,1180, 1260, 1350, 1410) yd
brown: 50 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105) m / 55 (60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 115) yd
orange: 50 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 105) m / 55 (60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 115) yd

Yarn used

Maddison Lena
72% cotton, 20% rayon, 8% linen
105 m (115 yd) / 50 g
Colourways: light grey (0003), brown (0068), apricot (0059)

Recommended and tested yarn substitute: Classic Elite Yarns Summer Set

Needles
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle, 60/ 80 /100 cm (24”, 32”, 40”) long (longer needle recommended for larger sizes)
4.5 mm (US 7) double-pointed needles
or use needle size that gives you the correct gauge

Notions
Stitch markers
Round counter (optional but recommended)
Yarn needle

Gauge
19 sts / 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4 “ in stockinette stitch (after washing)

Skill level
intermediate

Skills used
colourwork
basic lace
working from a chart
increasing and decreasing
knitting in the round
knitting using double-pointed needles

Construction
in the round, bottom up

Pattern details
colour-coded easy-to-read pattern instructions
instructions include both US and metric measurements
2 photo pages
easy-to-read charts
support: need help? just write an email