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Inspired by the beautiful tribal art works of the traditional Zulu people, Kholwa (pronounced Col-u-wha) means ‘believe’. This sweater is knitted top down with a circular yoke and is designed to be worn with plenty of positive ease and a relaxed fit. 

MATERIALS

Yarn:
Sample uses
C1: Indie Belle Fibres Rustic Linen Solo, a 90% superfine merino 10% Belgian Linen Blend
732m 800yds / 200g in Tarnish
C2: Indie Belle Fibres Rustic Linen Solo, a 90% superfine merino 10% Belgian Linen Blend
180m 196yds / 50g in Azgeta

Needles (suggested sizes):
Note! Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge.
Main: US 4/3.5 mm
Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm

Yardage:
Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications. Yardage provided is for both long and short sleeve versions.

Long Sleeve:
C1: 749, (832, 905, 995, 1074, 1152)(1229, 1304, 1394, 1473)m 819, (910, 990, 1088, 1175, 1260)(1344, 1426, 1525, 1611) yds
C2: 282, (314, 341, 375, 405, 433)(463, 490, 520, 550)m 308, (343, 373, 410, 443, 474)(506, 536, 568, 601) yds

Short sleeve:
C1: 640 (700, 730, 790, 844, 920)(970, 1050, 1102, 1170)m 700, 765, 798, 864, 923, 1006)(1061, 1148, 1205, 1280) yds
C2: 258 (280, 295, 320, 340, 370)(390, 420, 450, 475)m 282, 306, 322, 350, 371, 404)(426, 459, 492, 519) yds

Sizes: 1(2,3,4,5,6){7,8,9,10} #sizeinclusive

Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 2-9” 5-22.5cm of positive ease at the bust and 1-3” 2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease at the upper arm.

Sample pictured is a size 5 on a model with a 112cm 44 inch bust, worn with 10cm 4 inches of positive ease.

Gauge:
24st and 30 rows = 10cm/4” in the round, in stockinette with larger needles over colorwork, after blocking.
You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit.

Notions: stitch markers, scrap yarn, darning needle