Blithe Sweater by Emily Johannes

Blithe Sweater

Knitting
September 2019
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
864 - 1728 yards (790 - 1580 m)
XXS (XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X), see notes
English
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Blithe comfort… wear this cozy, stylish cross front pullover as a fashion statement or just for slouchy comfort! This style looks great with everything from tanks to turtles, sweatpants to jeans, to a maxi skirt and baubles for a night out…

Wear the wrap fronts low and open, or pin for more coverage.

Knit the size closest to your bust measurement for the best fit, or go one size up for extra slouch and layering.

Easy to knit, skills needed: decreases, M1 increases, basic short rows, and intermediate seaming.

Sweater is knit in pieces - back, fronts, sleeves, and seamed together.

Size: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)

To Fit Approx. Bust: 30 (32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48)”/76 (81, 86, 91.5, 101.5, 111.5, 122)cm

Finished Back Length: 24.5 (24.5, 25.5, 25.5, 25.5, 26.5, 26.5)”/62 (62, 64.5, 64.5, 64.5, 67.5, 67.5)cm

Yarn: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins Berroco Remix (216yds/198m, 3.5oz/100g, 30% nylon/27% cotton/24% acrylic/10% silk/9% linen) Shown in 3901 Birch
A few yards of a smooth cotton, matching color yarn for seaming, aran weight or thinner

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) straight/circular needles for back, double point needles for sleeves, or size to obtain gauge
US 6 (4mm) straight/circular needles for hem, double point needles for cuffs

Notions: 2 removable st markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette