IDA Top-down Sweater Pattern Kit in CARPE DIEM by LANGYARNS
The IDA sweater is a knitted garment worked in Carpe Diem by LANGYARNS. This worsted/aran weight yarn is composed of 70% new wool (Merino extrafine, mulesing free) and 30% alpaca, creating a fabric that is soft, voluminous, and comfortably warm.
The design is a classic top-down raglan sweater, allowing the garment to be shaped seamlessly from the neckline down. Clean stocking stitch forms the body and sleeves, with the raglan construction offering a balanced fit and a timeless, wardrobe-ready silhouette.
This kit includes the LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM required for your selected size and the original LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 282 pattern publication featuring IDA.
What's included
- LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM in your selected colour and the quantity required for your chosen size
- Original LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 282 pattern publication featuring IDA
Size & yarn quantity
| Size | Yarn quantity |
| Small | 10 balls |
| Medium | 12 balls |
| Large | 13 balls |
| X-Large | 14 balls |
Sizing guide
The kit options group sizes according to the yarn quantities required. Use the LANGYARNS body measurements below as a guide and refer to the printed pattern for finished garment measurements, ease and fit.
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
| EU size | 36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 |
| Bust | 84 cm | 88–92 cm | 96–100 cm | 104–110 cm |
| Waist | 66 cm | 70–74 cm | 78–82 cm | 86–92 cm |
| Hips | 90 cm | 94–98 cm | 102–106 cm | 110–116 cm |
| Back length | 41 cm | 41 cm | 41 cm | 41 cm |
| Shoulder width | 12 cm | 12–13 cm | 13 cm | 13–14 cm |
| Arm length | 60 cm | 60 cm | 60 cm | 60 cm |
| Upper arm | 27 cm | 28–29 cm | 30–31 cm | 32–34 cm |
You'll also need
- 5mm knitting needles
- 6mm knitting needles
- 1 long circular needle
- 1 short circular needle
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
Needles and notions are sold separately. Please refer to the printed pattern for full requirements and tension information.
About LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM
This extraordinary bulky yarn combines the luxury of alpaca with extrafine merino to create something truly special.
| Composition | 70% New Wool Extrafine Merino, 30% Alpaca |
| Yarn weight | Worsted / Aran |
| Care | Machine wash up to 30ËšC - wool detergent - no softener. |
Pattern originally published in LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 282.

