This oversized, beginner-friendly sweater has a repeated stripe sequence, making it a relaxing knit. It was designed by Vicky M., also known as Vicky Knits.

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

Recommended ease: 14” / 35 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 45.5 (50, 54.75, 58.25, 63) (66.75, 70.5, 75)“ / 115.5 (127, 139, 148, 160) (169.5, 179, 190.5) cm.

Length (Back Neck to Hem, not incl Collar): 22 (23, 23.5, 24.5, 25) (26, 27, 27.5)“ / 56 (58, 60, 62, 64) (66, 68, 70) cm.

Sleeve Length: 17.25 (16.5, 16.25, 15.75) (15, 14.5, 13.75, 13.5)“ / 44 (42, 41, 40, 38) (37, 35, 34) cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 15.25 (15.75, 16.25, 16.75, 17.25) (17.75, 18, 18.5)“ / 39 (40, 41, 42.5, 43.5) (45, 46, 47) cm.

Length from Underarm to Hem: 13 (13.75, 14.25, 14.5, 15.25) (15.75, 16.25, 16.5)“ / 33 (35, 36, 37, 39) (40, 41, 42) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Air by Drops Design (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool, 164 yds / 150 m – 50 g).
C1: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3) balls of colourway 13 Orange.
C2: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3) balls of colourway 51 Desert Rose.
C3: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3) balls of colourway 46 Dark Olive.
C4: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3) balls of colourway 42 Pistachio Ice Cream.
C5: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3) balls of colourway 35 Clay.

Or approx. 245 (270, 285, 305, 335) (360, 390, 420) yds / 225 (245, 260, 280, 305) (330, 355, 385) m each in five different colours of fluffy aran-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Ice Yarns Baby Alpaca Air, Sandnes Garn Kos and Wool and the Gang Feeling Good Yarn.

Needles: US 8 / 5 mm needles and US 6 / 4 mm 32–40” / 80–100cm circular needles.

Notions: Locking stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn. Crochet hook or tapestry needle for seaming.

GAUGE
17 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in Garter St, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
This sweater is first knitted up in two panels: a front and back panel. The shoulder seams are seamed together and the sleeves are completed by picking up stitches along the front and back panels. The neckline is knitted along the edge of the collar and the sides are seamed together to finish.