Step 1: Cast on 75.5 stitches using two strands of 27‑ply cashmere yarn and a size 15 needle; knit the collar without joining into the round.

1: Cast on 75.5 stitches using 27‑ply cashmere yarn and size 15 needles, working in garter stitch for the bottom. Do not join into a round for the collar; knit 18 rows. Step 2: Switch to size 13 needles and work stockinette stitch, increasing one stitch every two stitches by making a yarnover. Then knit one row of purl stitches (since it’s worked on the wrong side, this actually forms the right-side stockinette). This creates two rows of stockinette stitch on the right side. (Special note: when knitting the yarnovers, be sure to twist them as you work.) Step 3: After knitting ten rows of alternating knit and purl, begin working in the round. Knit five rounds in the round, then increase one stitch every three stitches in stockinette. Repeat this pattern, creating four increases along the yoke area. The underarm increases are made every four and five stitches respectively. For the front and back, work 15 rows per pattern repeat. Step 4: Once the patterned section is complete, there will be a total of 223 stitches. For the back piece, cast off 70 stitches, then work eight rows of German bind-off to create a difference between the front and back necklines. Step 5: After completing the above steps, continue knitting the yoke in stockinette until reaching approximately 17 cm. Next, divide the sleeve stitches: leave 41.5 stitches unknitted on each side, and increase 12 stitches at each underarm. Join all remaining stitches into a round, continuing with stockinette and alternating knit/purl rows until the finished garment measures about 42 cm in length. The body is now complete. For the sleeves, increase from 42.5 stitches up to 60 stitches, then proceed with increases of 4-2-2, 6-2-2, 8-2-2, and finally 10-2-n times. Leave approximately 20 stitches for the cuff, resulting in a total sleeve length of around 40 cm. Finished!