Wintry days are the perfect excuse for the intoxicating joy that handknits bring.

So, this winter, make yourself a scrumptious Maeve sweater and soak in the comforting cosiness she’ll add to your wardrobe and life.

Knitted from the top down in tweedy, plump DK yarn, Maeve is a symphony of texture and feminine touches.

Thoughtful but simple increases create a yoke that grows effortlessly from the shoulders, and cute peek-a-boo inset pockets add a little fun to her gentle A-line shape.

Thankfully, you’ll knit her reverse stockinette body inside out, so you’ll barely purl a stitch as you work your way down to her long cuffs and wavy lace hem.

Including charted and written instructions, Maeve is an ideal winter knit for experienced knitters and adventurous beginner sweater knitters.

SIZING
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Full bust circ. 32.75 (38.25, 43.5, 49, 54.25, 59.5, 65)“/83.5 (97, 110.5, 124.5, 138, 151, 165) cm
Length from back neck 25.5 (25.75, 26.25, 27, 27.75, 28.25, 29)”/64.5 (65, 66.5, 69, 70, 71.5, 74) cm

Designed to be worn with approx. 4-8”/ 10-20 cm of positive ease.

Shown in size 3 with approx. 6”/15 cm of positive ease.

GAUGE
18 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/10 cm with US 7/ 4.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch in the round, after blocking.

Wavy Lace hem 19 sts = 4”/10 cm with US 6/4 mm needles.

YARN
Approx. 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Skeinz Kelly & Co. (100% New Zealand/Australian Merino; 208 yds/190 m per 100g skeins)in “Ahearne” (Colour A) and 0.5 skein in “Arthonia” (Colour B) for contrast pocket linings.

If substituting yarn, approx. 720 (938, 1178, 1374, 1614, 1766, 1920) yds/660 (860, 1080, 1260, 1480, 1620, 1760) m of plump DK/ worsted-weight yarn for body plus 104 yds/ 95 m for contrast pocket linings.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7/4.5 mm & US 6/4 mm circular needles at least 32”/80 cm long and also for knitting small circumferences.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Waste yarn or stitch holders, yarn needle, 2 stitch markers.

SKILL LEVEL
Three Balls (see: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls)