Linho is a simple summer pullover worked in linen yarn, with a delicate lace front.
It’s worked from the top down, seamlessly in the round, and it has short row shaping at the neck for a better and more flattering fit.
My talented friend Jonna, one of the makers of Laine Magazine, took these photos in the beautiful Portuguese Coast, while spending time together at a knitting retreat. It was such a magical moment, that we decided to name this pattern Linho, the Portuguese word for Linen.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Shown in size M on a 35” bust. Recommended ease: 1-2” of positive ease at bust.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 29½ (33½, 37¼, 41½, 45½, 48½, 53¼, 57½, 60¾) inches; 74 (83.5, 93, 104, 114, 121.5, 133, 144, 152) cm.
Upper sleeve circumference: 10½ (11½, 11½ 13, 14, 15½, 17¼, 18½, 19) inches; 26 (28.5, 28.5, 32.5, 35, 39, 43, 46, 47.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Sparrow by Quince and Co (100% Linen; 168 yards 154 m/50g) or approx. 805 (890, 960, 1060, 1110, 1210, 1310, 1430, 1600) yards 740 (815, 880, 970, 1015, 1120, 1200, 1310, 1460)m or fingering weight linen yarn or a similar plant based fiber. The sample was knit using the color Fen.
Needles and other notions:
US 4 (3.5mm) and US 2½ (3 mm) circular needles, at least 24” long.
Stitch markers, safety pin or removable st markers, waste yarn or stitch holders.

GAUGE
21 sts and 27 rounds to 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking on US 4 (3½ mm) needles.

Please take into consideration that linen grows approx. 10% when washing, so the measurements in the pattern have been adjusted to account for this.