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This sweater is more than just knitwear — it’s a story of memory, patience, and a little rebellion. The grey merino wool was bought on a recent trip to Barcelona, while the blue yarn has been with me for almost 20 years. Back then, I dreamed of my mother turning it into a fisherman’s sweater, just as I imagined it.

She was a gifted maker, but creative compromises were never our strong suit. If she followed her instincts, the result was beautiful. If I had a vision, neither of us was fully satisfied. So, years later, I taught myself to knit — and learned to trust my own hands.

This sweater is a tribute to her, to the times we tried to create together, and to the way I’ve learned to create on my own. Every stitch carries the imprint of love, persistence, and the joy of making something exactly as I imagined it.

Sizes & Measurements
The pattern is size-inclusive and is given in 7 sizes. The instruction for each size is given in the following order: 1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7)

Finished bust measurements:
85 (99, 116, 130) 144 (161, 175) cm / 34 (39.6, 46.4, 52) 57.6 (64.4, 70)”

The sweater is designed to be worn with 10–15 cm (4–6”) of positive ease.

The model in the photos is wearing size 2, with 10 cm (4”) of positive ease.

Materials
DK weight yarn blend MC: 100 g = 200 m (3.53 oz = 220 yd), 100% Merino Wool and CC: 100 g = 200 m (3.53 oz = 220 yd), 28% Virgin Wool, 72% Acrylic.

For the model in the photo, the main color (MC) used is La Rustica, Casa Sol in gris color, and the contrasting color (CC) is Jelka, A.P.D.O.O. in navy.

Yardage:
MC: 430 (485, 565, 615) 690 (740, 800) m / 470 (530, 620, 675) 755 (810, 875) yd
CC: 340 (385, 445, 485) 545 (585, 635) m/ 370 (420, 485, 530) 595 (640, 695) yd

Needles: straight needles 9 mm (US 13) and 5 mm (US 8) or size necessary to meet the gauge.
A tapestry needle, 4 stitch markers, scissors, and a row counter are recommended.

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments at jelena.5kovic@gmail.com.

A big thank you to Marija Korać for tech edit assistance.

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