A simple boxy pullover with a few thoughtful details, this is the summer sweater you will reach for time after time. Solis features Shibui Knits Fern held single or Fern and Silk Cloud held double, depending on the fabric you wish you create.

Construction
The front and back pieces are worked from the bottom up, and the sleeves are picked up across the armholes so you can easily adjust the length to suit your personal taste.

Sizes
41¼ (45¼, 49¼, 53¼, 57¼, 61¼)“ finished bust circumference
Model wearing size 45¼” with +11¼“ ease

Yarn A
Shibui Fern
100% Organic Cotton
232 yards / 212 meters per 50 g skein
Used Single-Stranded:
6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins
1210 (1345, 1540, 1695, 1910, 2080) yards
Used Held Together with B:
6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
1260 (1395, 1600, 1760, 1980, 2165) yards

Yarn B (optional)
Shibui Silk Cloud
60% Kid Mohair, 40% Silk
330 yards / 300 meters per 25 g skein
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
1260 (1395, 1600, 1760, 1980, 2165) yards

Note: Garment may be worked with one strand of Yarn A or one strand each of Yarn A & B held together throughout to achieve pattern gauge. One strand will create a lighter fabric perfect for warmer temperatures and two strands will create a heavier fabric suitable for transitional or cooler temperatures.

Sample photographed in colors Ash (one strand of Yarn A only) and Graphite (one strand each of Yarn A & B held together)

Gauge
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Needle A and EITHER one strand of Yarn A OR one strand each of Yarn A and B held together, after blocking

Needle A
24” circular needle
US 4 / 3.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for Ribbing)
One each 16” and 24” circular needles one size smaller than Needle A
US 3 / 3.25 mm

Needle C (for Neck Edging)
16” circular needle two sizes smaller than Needle A
US 2½ / 3.0 mm

Other Materials
Stitch holders or waste yarn, locking markers or coilless safety pins, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5