The Air Sweater is worked from the top down featuring dropped shoulders and a relaxed silhouette. The sweater offers a minimalist front and the back showcases an eye-catching detail that matches the wide ribbing at the edges. With timeless shaping and thoughtful construction, the Air Sweater is a classic piece that will become a forever favorite in your handmade wardrobe.

Sizes - XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

The Air Sweater has around 10¾-11¼“ {26.5-28 cm} of positive ease for sizes XS-L and gradually less positive ease for sizes XL-5XL. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) 60” {76 (86) 91 (101.5) 112 (122) 131.5 (140) 152 cm}. For example: If you measure a 34” {86 cm} bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 45¼” {113.5 cm}. Sample shown modeled is 5’ 2” {157 cm} tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 11¼“ {28 cm} positive ease.

Finished Bust Circumference - 41¼ (45¼) 46¾ (50¾) 53¼ (56) 57¼ (61¼) 65¼“ {103.5 (113.5) 117 (127) 133.5 (140) 143.5 (153.5) 163.5 cm}

Gauge - 18 sts and 26 rows = 4 x 4” {10 x 10 cm} in stockinette st worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked

Needle Size -
5 mm (US Size 8) 16, 32 and/or 40” {40, 80 and/or 100 cm} circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge
4.5 mm (US Size 7) 16, 32 and/or 40” {40, 80 and/or 100 cm} circular needles
4 mm (US Size 6) 16, 32 and/or 40” {40, 80 and/or 100 cm} circular needles

Yarn - Worsted Weight -
450 (500) 500 (550) 600 (600) 650 (650) 700 g

Suggested Yarn - Lamana Como Grande (100% merino wool,
50 g = 131 yds) in colorway Rust 73, 9 (10) 10 (11) 12 (12) 13 (13) 14 skeins

Notions - 3 removable stitch markers, including one to denote BOR; extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional)

Techniques - Judy’s magic cast-on, knitting flat, knitting in the round, backwards loop cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German Short Rows, holding stitches, picking up stitches, standard bind-off, wet blocking.

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Schematic included.