Inspired by summer and instant gratification, this incredibly light, soft, yet snuggly pullover is fast and easy to knit, and you won’t want to take it off. Think of slipping it on over sun-warmed skin for a cool summer evening by the water. Or wrapping up in it with your coffee for a quiet moment before the world wakes up. Designed with the option of making it an off the shoulder, slouchy number or a closer boat neck, you can choose your own adventure. Made with 50% super fine alpaca and 50% Peruvian wool it’s durable, breathable, and will last a lifetime – which will still be before you get tired of it. Perfect for a gift to yourself or a friend.

The Poplar Sweater is a raglan sweater knit in one piece from the top down, with no seaming. Try it on frequently as you go to get the length just right for your body and style, but expect it will get a little longer after blocking.

Finished Chest Circumference: 107 cm (42”), (112 cm (44”)), (117 cm (46”)), (122 cm (48”)), (127 cm (50”)), (132 cm, (52”)), (137 cm (54”)), (142 cm, (56”)), (147 cm, (58”)), (152 cm, (60”)), (157 cm, (62”)), (162 cm, (64”))

Finished Length (measured from middle of back, including collar and hem): 43 cm (17”), (44 cm (17.5”)), (45 cm (18”)), (46 c (18.5”)), (47 cm (19”)), (48cm (19.5”)), (49 cm (20”)), (50 cm (20.5”)), (51 cm (21”))

Gauge: 10.5 sts = 10 cm / 4” in pattern on a 10 mm / US15 needle after blocking

Needles:

• 10 mm (US15) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 10 mm (US15) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle
• 9 mm (US13) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 9 mm (US13) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle

Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky Natural yarn or another bulky (5) weight yarn that achieves the right gauge.

Number of Skeins: 4, (4), (4), (4), (4), (4), (5), (5), (5), (5)