This relaxed pullover uses the same basic construction method used in Sun Tea, but with sleeves. A single ply or lightly twisted yarn like Tosh Merino DK or tosh DK gives this sweater a relaxed, draped feel. Shown modeled with about 2” of positive ease in the bust.
Skills
- Long-tail and backwards-loop cast-ons
- Short rows in garter stitch
- Increasing
- Decreasing
- Picking up stitches
Gauges
Blocked garter (stretched) – 20 stitches and 26 rows per 4 inches (for bodice)
Blocked stockinette – 20 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches
(You may need to use two different needle sizes to get gauge in stockinette and garter)
Sizes (bust) and Yardage (see schematic for sizing details):
XS (34.3”) – 900
S (37.4”) – 980
M1 (40.5”) – 1060
M2 (43.7”) – 1145
L (46.8”) – 1230
XL (50”) – 1320
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