Knit in cool and drapey linen, and designed to fit with a bit of positive ease, this modern drop-shoulder pullover is the perfect warm-weather garment.

Donner is worked from the top down in a simple slip-stitch ridge pattern. The shoulders are shaped with short rows, angling them downward for a better fit. Front and back are joined at the underarms and the body is worked in the round to the hem. Three-quarter length sleeves are picked up from the armholes and worked to the cuff in the round.

Garment circumference at bust
(30¾, 33¼, 36, 40) (42¾, 45¼, 48, 50¾) (53¼, 57¼, 61¼, 64)“
[78, 84.5, 91.5, 101.5] [108.5, 115, 122, 128.5] [135.5, 145.5, 156, 162.5] cm

Suggested ease at bust: + 4 to 6” [+10 to 15 cm],
at upper arm: + ¾ to 1” [+ 2 to 2.5 cm]

Yarn
Antigone by De Rerum Natura, 100% Organic Linen,
284 yd 260 m per 100 g skein, in colorway Grenat;

(730, 810, 910, 1040) (1160, 1360, 1460, 1600) (1700, 1860, 2010, 2190) yds
[670, 750, 840, 960] [1060, 1250, 1340, 1470] [1570, 1700, 1840, 2020] m
of a heavy fingering to sport-weight yarn.

Needles
US 4 [3.5 mm]
US 2 [2.75 mm]

Gauge
24 sts and 37 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Crest Stitch pattern, on US 4 [3.5 mm] needles, after washing and drying.

For notes on the design, see this blog post. And see this one for tips on working with linen.

Need help? If you have questions about Donner—or just want to share your progress—please visit the Donner discussion thread in the Blue Bee Studio group.