Chain Sweater (english)

This knitting pattern is in english
 
The Chain_Sweater is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom. Special about it is, the continuous structure pattern and the figure-hugging cut, which is achieved by decreases in the front and back of the sweater.
The sweater can be knitted with a high or short turtleneck and with short or long sleeves. There is also the option of working a slit at the back, as well as at the sleeves, which can be closed with buttons. 
 
Difficulty: Advanced/ experienced 
 
SIZE GUIDE 
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7
Measurements of the finished knitted sweater: 
Bust: 78 (84) 90 (94) 100 (106) 114 cm
Length: 54 (55) 55 (55) 56 (57) 58 (measured at the centre of the back, including turtleneck) 
Sleeve length: 48 (48) 48 (50) 50 (50) 50 cm (measured at the centre of the sleeve)
 
Before deciding on a size, take measurements of yourself. The sweater should be knitted with a negative ease of 5 - 10 cm.
The size you need is determined by your chest circumference. This means that the finished sweater corresponds to a chest measurement of 83 - 88 (89 - 94) 95 - 100 (99 - 104) 105 - 110 (111 - 116) 119 - 124 cm. If your chest measurement is within two sizes, you should choose the smaller size. It is up to you whether you prefer the sweater tight or loose. I recommend not exceeding 10 cm negative ease.
Example: If you have a chest measurement of 93 cm, you should knit a size 2. 
 
YARN AND GAUGE
Wild & Soft or My Fine Wool or Cotton Wool 3 by Gepard Garn
Sweater with short sleeves:
150 (150) 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 g
Sweater with long sleeves:
250 (250) 300 (300) 300 (350) 350 g
or…
Cashmere Classic by Cardiff Cashmere
Sweater with short sleeves:
175 (175) 225 (250) 250 (300) 325 g
Sweater with long sleeves:
250g (275) 300 (325) 325 (350) 375g 
* The pictured Chain_Sweater was knitted with Wild & Soft in vol. 146.
 
Gauge: 
25 sts x 34 rows in structure pattern = 10 cm x 10 cm on needle 3,5 mm. 
Remember that the measurements were taken after washing and blocking. 
 
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Circular needle 3,5 mm (60/80 and 80/100 cm)
Stitch markers
Sewing needle
Measurement tape
Crochet Hook 3 mm
6 – 11 Buttons (~11 mm diameter)