Even though I have always preferred the mountains, in the last few years I have developed a deep passion for the sea. That is why I have decided to design a marine-themed pattern. I have always been fascinated by the fact that it’s full of life and yet so mysterious. I think that it perfectly sums up life’s unpredictability: in the blink of an eye it can go from dead calm to a violent storm.

Blu Ocean Waves is worked seamlessly from the top down.
Work sleeves in the round on a short circular needle/double pointed needles.
Sleeves are worked top down to the cuffs last.

YARN
Léttlopi Icelandic Istex – 109 yds/100 m. – 50 gr.
MC: #054 Light Ash Heather: 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls
CC1: #1412 Pink: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) balls
CC2: #1402 Heaven Blue Heather: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) balls
CC3: #1414 Violet: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) ball

SIZES
XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL)
Finished bust circumference:
33.75 (35.5, 38.25, 41.75, 44.5, 47, 49.75) inches 84 (89, 96, 104, 111, 118, 124) cm.

NEEDLES
US 5 (3,75 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for neck, body and sleeve ribbing.

US 7 (4,5 mm) 24” (60 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves.

GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch, in the round, on needles US 7 (4,5 mm.)