The Sanctuary Sweater is a seamless top-down sweater with shoulder saddles and a large feature collar with buttons. It has a relaxed fit and subtle waist shaping.

The seamless construction relies on Japanese (marker) short rows, which is why we have assigned it an intermediate to advanced skill level. However, detailed instructions and video links are included for knitters who are new to the technique.

The shoulder saddles are worked first as two small pieces. Stitches for the back are picked up across these saddles, then the back is worked to the underarms. Stitches are then picked up on the shoulder saddles for the front, which is worked with increases at the ‘V’-neckline. The front and back are then joined and worked in the round, with waist shaping, to the bottom hem. Stitches are picked up around the armholes for the sleeves, which are shaped with Japanese short rows. The collar is then added, which is also shaped with Japanese short rows.

Sizing
To fit bust:
Size 1 : 71-76 cm  (28-30 inches )
Size 2 : 81-86 cm  (32-34 inches )
Size 3 : 91-97 cm  (36-38 inches )
Size 4 : 102-107 cm  (40-42 inches )
Size 5 : 112-117 cm  (44-46 inches )
Size 6 : 122-127 cm  (48-50 inches )
Size 7 : 132-137 cm  (52-54  inches )
Size 8 : 142-147 cm  (56-58  inches )

Finished bust (including ease):
Size 1 : 86 cm  (34 inches )
Size 2 : 98 cm  (38½ inches )
Size 3 : 109 cm  (43 inches )
Size 4 : 120 cm  ( 47¼ inches )
Size 5 : 130 cm  ( 51 inches )
Size 6 : 140 cm  ( 55 inches )
Size 7 :  150 cm  ( 59 inches )
Size 8 : 160 cm  (63 inches )

Yarn
The sweater is worked with a DK (8ply) yarn, held together with a ‘fluffy’ fingering yarn, to give a soft and cozy fabric.

Suggested DK (8 ply) yarns:

• Skeinz’s Flight Naturals Merino, 100% NZ Merino, 104 m per 50 grams.
• Wild Earth Yarns Merino 8 Ply, 204 m per 100 grams.

Suggested ‘fluffy’ fingering:

• Lana Grossa Setasuri, 69% Alpaca and 31% Silk, 212 m per 25 grams.
• Rowan Kidsilk Haze, 70% Mohair and 30% Silk, 210 m per 25 grams.
• Isager Silk Mohair, 75% Mohair and 25% Silk, 212m per 25 grams.

The example is worked in Skeinz’s Flight Naturals shade Morepork and Lana Grossa Setasuri, shade 62 Umber.

Approximate yardage
Size 1 730 m (800 yards)
Size 2 840 m (920 yards)
Size 3 950 m (1040 yards)
Size 4 1060 m (1160 yards)
Size 5 1170 m (1280 yards)
Size 6 1280 m (1400 yards)
Size 7 1390 m (1520 yards)
Size 8 1500 m (1640 yards)

It is named for its relaxed, cozy fit.