朝靄 Asamoya : Japanese for (n) morning mist. The softest of yarn, the softest of mist as a new day dawns.

This striking pullover utilises seamless top down construction, knit in reverse stocking stitch, with generous ribbed cuffs and waist band. The unique deep cowl neckline is a striking design feature with tailoring and waist shaping to create a beautiful elongated silhouette.

Construction Notes
Body is cast on at the neck and knit back and forth from the top down to the waist with a scoop/cowl neck with side and back waist shaping.
Model A is then worked in the round to hem.
Model B is worked back and forth to the hem.
Full length sleeves are worked in the round from armhole to cuff.
Work with two strands of yarn held together throughout (1 thread of Yarn A is held together with 1 thread of Yarn B).
This garment is worked in Reverse Stocking/Stockinette stitch on WS for ease of knitting. WS is ‘smooth knit’ side. RS is ‘bumpy purls’ side.

Sizes
Finished bust
(32, 33.5, 35.5) (38, 40, 41.5) (44, 46, 48.5, 50) in /
(80, 84, 89) (95, 99, 104) (110, 115, 121, 125) cm

Ease: to be worn with approx. 1 in / 2.5 cm positive ease at bust

Sample: Shown in size 35.5in/89 cm with 1in/2.5cm positive ease.

Yarn
For Models A + B
Yarn A
Shibui Knits Maai (70% Superbaby Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool; 175yds / 160m / 50g); Colour Suit.
Approx.
(930, 975, 1015) (1140, 1200, 1245) (1320, 1380, 1455, 1500) yds/ (855, 895, 930) (1040, 1100, 1141) (1210, 1265, 1334, 1375) m /
(6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins
Yarn B
Shibui Knits Pebble (48% Silk, 36% Wool, 16% Cashmere; 224yds / 205m / 25g); Colour, Suit.
Approx.
(930, 975, 1015) (1140, 1200, 1245) (1320, 1380, 1455, 1500) yds/ (855, 895, 930) (1040, 1100, 1141) (1210, 1265, 1334, 1375) m /
(5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) skeins
OR
(930, 975, 1015) (1140, 1200, 1245) (1320, 1380, 1455, 1500) yds/
(855, 895, 930) (1040, 1100, 1141) (1210, 1265, 1334, 1375) m
of 10ply / worsted weight yarn.

Needle
5.0mm (US8) 24in / 60cm circular needle and set of double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge, 2 threads held together
6.0mm (US10) 24in / 60cm circular needle and set of double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge, 2 threads held together

Other
2 large stitch holders
Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle

Gauge
18.5 stitches and 27 rows in 4in / 10cm in Rev St St, washed and blocked, using smaller needle with 1 strand of Yarn A + Yarn B held together
18 stitches and 25 rows in 4in / 10cm in 2x1 Rib, washed and blocked, using larger needle, unstretched with 1 strand of Yarn A + Yarn B held together

Skill Level
Experienced Intermediate