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You can now purchase the Balnaan pattern as part of a kit in our online store. The kit includes 8-14 hanks of Luma and 3-5 hanks of Cirro, the pattern PDF and a project bag. Purchase here.

Balnaan Pullover is a very classic striped sweater designed by Emily K Williams. It has a boxy, oversized fit and ribbed yoke, is super easy to wear and is an instant staple for any handmade wardrobe.

RECOMMENDED EASE
Designed with 12.5-20 cm (5-8 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
Photographs show the garment knit in Size 3 on a model with a
chest circumference of 86 cm (34 in).

YARN
The Fibre Co. Luma (50% Merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk, 125 m (137 yd) per 50 g hank) in Aizome (A) - 5 6: 6: 7: 7: 8: 8: 8: 9 hanks and Chambray (B) - 3 3: 4: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5 hanks
The Fibre Co. Cirro (40% Suri alpaca, 40% organic cotton, 20%
Merino wool, 225 m (246 yd) per 50g hank) in Divine (C) - 3 4: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 5 hanks

Luma and Cirro are held together for this pattern.