Delaine Merino is a perfectly-summer wool. It’s soft and buoyant and knits up successfully on needle sizes from US size 2 to 11 2.75 to 8 mm, depending on the kind of fabric--squishy and dense or open and airy--the pattern calls for. In Tamworth, a large needle makes for a floaty summer pullover, airy enough that light filters through the fabric and each stitch is clearly seen. The sweater is worked from the top down, so sleeve and body lengths are easy to adjust. A double strand for the cast on and sleeve bind-off rounds adds durability and a slight rustic note.

Sample shown in size 35¼” / 89.5 cm
Suggested ease: 1-4” / 2.5-10 cm

Yarn
Stone Wool Delaine Merino
(100% American Delaine Merino wool; approx 190 yds (173 m) / 50g skein)
4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) skeins Scour
Approx 750 (825, 925, 1025, 1125) (1250, 1375, 1500) yards / 700 (750, 825, 925, 1025) (1125, 1250, 1350) m

Needles
16” circular needle in sizes US 10½ and US 11 / 6.5 and 8 mm
24” circular needle in size US 11 / 8 mm
Set dpns in size US 10½ / 6.5 mm

Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Gauge
15 sts and 23 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needle