A sweater inspired by nature, made to be worn in nature.

Construction

Worked top-down with raglan increases. The neckline is shaped with short rows while working the first increases. After this, switch to stranded colorwork and follow the chart. Once the yoke is complete, separate for body and sleeves, and work each section separately.

Techniques

Italian cast-on

M1R and M1L increases

Short rows/turns

Stranded colorwork

Italian bind-off

Size guide

The garment is oversized, with an intended ease of 17–28 cm | 6.8–11.0”, depending on the chosen size. Ease decreases slightly in the larger sizes, as they cover a broader range of bust measurements. Three combined sizes are provided. It is recommended that you measure against a garment you already own, and use personal preference to decide which size to knit.

Sizes

1 (2) 3

Corresponds approximately to:
XS/S/M (M/L/XL) XL/2XL/3XL

Measurements, laid flat

Width: 56 (61) 71 cm | 22 (24) 28”

Length: 66 (73) 80 cm | 26 (28.8) 31.5”

Recommended needles

5 and 6 mm | US 8 and 10 circular needles, 40 and 80 cm | 16 and 32”

Gauge per 10 cm | 4”, washed and dried

Stranded colorwork on 6 mm | US 10: 17 sts / 20 rows
Ribbing on 5 mm | US 8: 19 sts / 24 rows

Yarn

A light and versatile single-ply yarn. The yarn is durable and develops a soft halo after washing. Its subtle color variations come from dyeing on wool with both white and gray fibers.

Ístex Léttlopi

100 m / 109 yds per 50 g

Main color (beige): 400 (450) 500 g
Contrast color 1 (rust orange): 100 (100) 100 g
Contrast color 2 (light blue): 50 (50) 100 g
Contrast color 3 (dark blue): 100 (100) 100 g
Contrast color 4 (dark brown): 50 (50) 100 g

Skill level
Elementary | Easy | Experienced | Expert