Inkwell is inspired by summer vacations on Martha’s Vineyard. Inkwell Beach is one of the many beautiful beaches on Martha’s Vineyard in Oak Bluffs (part of Town Beach). The beach is a key part of the African American Heritage Trail, which explores the rich history of the African American community on Martha’s Vineyard. This breezy, drop-sleeve pullover is the perfect spring-summer transitional piece — light and airy with an all-over diamond motif, and worn slightly cropped with plenty of positive ease. It’s the perfect layering piece for long days at the beach.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Recommended ease: 5–10” / 12.5–25.5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 33 (38.5, 44, 49.5) (55, 60.75, 66.25, 71.75)“ / 84 (98, 112, 126) (140, 154, 168, 182) cm.
Armhole Depth: 6.25 (6.5, 7.25, 7.75) (8.25, 8.5, 9, 9.75)” / 16 (16.5, 18.5, 19.5) (21, 21.5, 23, 24.5) cm.
Length from Underarm to Hem: 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5) (10.5, 10.75, 10.75, 10.75)“ / 23 (24, 25.5, 26.5) (26.5, 27.5, 27.5, 27.5) cm.
Total Length from Centre Back (excluding Neckband): 17 (17.5, 19, 20) (20.75, 21.25, 21.75, 22.5)” / 43 (44.5, 48.5, 51) (52.5, 54, 55.5, 57) cm.
Sleeve Length: 18 (18, 17, 16) (15, 15, 14, 14)“ / 45.5 (45.5, 43, 40.5) (38, 38, 35.5, 35.5) cm.
Neck Drop: 4” / 10.5 cm.
Back Neck Width (excluding Neckband): 7.75 (8.75, 8.75, 8.75) (9.5, 9.75, 10.25, 10.25)” / 20 (22, 22, 22) (24, 25, 26, 26) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 5 (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) balls of Fior di Lino by mYak (15% Italian linen, 35% baby yak, 50% Tibetan Cloud wool, 218 yds / 200 m – 50 g), in the colourway Denim.

Or approx. 965 (1025, 1145, 1205) (1325, 1445, 1680, 1800) yds / 880 (935, 1045, 1100) (1210, 1320, 1535, 1645) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Sweetgrass or Oleander by Purl Soho, Bio Balance by BC Garn or Parade by Amirisu.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles (body and sleeves), US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles (neck, body and sleeve ribbing).

Sleeves can be worked using short circulars, Magic Loop or optional DPNs in the same sizes.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
20 sts x 35 rounds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in Diamond Lace Patt, after blocking.
One full repeat of the charted lace pattern (14 sts x 28 rounds or rows) measures 2.75” x 3.25” / 7 cm x 8 cm.

NOTES
The sweater is worked in the round from the 1 x 1 Rib hem upwards for a continuous flow of the Diamond Lace Pattern. Front and back are then worked flat separately, with short rows to shape the shoulders. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round in the lace pattern, with a faux seam and shaping, down to 1 x 1 Rib and a neat Tubular BO. The neckband is worked in the same way.