Aika is a long-sleeved lace pullover with a relaxed but elegant fit. It is knitted in a loose gauge, making it a versatile, easy-to-style piece for any occasion.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 6–12” / 15–30 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck Circumference: 19.75 (21, 22.25, 22.25, 23.5) (23.5, 25.25, 26.25, 26.25)“ / 50 (53, 56.5, 56.5, 60) (60, 63, 66.5, 66.5) cm.

Chest Circumference: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 69, 74)“ / 100 (110, 120, 130, 140) (150, 160, 175, 188) cm.

Yoke Depth: 8.75 (9.5, 10, 11, 12) (13, 13.25, 13.5, 14.5)“ / 21.5 (24.5, 25.5, 27.5, 30) (32.5, 33.5, 34, 36.5) cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 12.5 (13.75, 15.75, 17.75, 17.75) (20, 22.25, 24.5, 25.5)“ / 32 (35, 40, 45, 45) (51, 57, 63, 65) cm.

Length From Underarm To Hem: 11” / 28 cm.

Sleeve Length: 16.25 (16.25, 16.25, 15.75, 15.25) (15.25, 15.25, 14.75, 14.75)“ / 41 (41, 41, 40, 39) (39, 39, 37, 37) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Cloud Fingering by The Uncommon Thread (38% alpaca, 37% cotton, 25% merino, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), colourway Anko.

Or approx. 563 (637, 722, 766, 818) (875, 946, 1010, 1098) yds / 514 (582, 660, 700, 748) (800, 865, 924, 1004) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Bérénice by De Rerum Natura (held double) or Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura and Bérénice by De Rerum Natura (held together).

Needles: US 9 / 5.5 mm and US 10 / 6 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles (for body), US 9 / 5.5 mm 16” / 40 cm (or DPNs) (for sleeves and ribs).

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
12 sts x 21 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

12 sts x 24 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles for Spiral Rib at neck.

12 sts x 20 rnds to 4” / 10 x 3.25” / 8.4 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles for Spiral Rib at hem and cuffs.

12 sts x 8 rnds to 4” / 10 cm x 2” / 5 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in charts A, B, C, and F, after blocking.

12 sts x 6 rnds to 4” / 10 cm x 1.4” / 3.5 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in Chart D at Section 8, after blocking.

12 sts x 10 rnds to 4” / 10 cm x 1.75” / 4.5 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in Chart E at Section 11, after blocking.