Ailyak is one of the patterns in Colorful Crochet Knitwear, book by Sandra Gutierrez.
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Ailyak (Bulgarian) – the art of doing everything slowly with no rush, while enjoying the process and life in general; like the Swahili ‘hakuna matata’.

This pullover represents the beauty of slowing down and enjoying life in general, a reminder to see the flowers grow and stop to smell them. It is a round yoke pullover constructed from the top down. The tapestry colorwork in the yoke, body and sleeves will keep you interested during the process of making the jumper and the result is a striking piece of clothing that will elevate any wardrobe.

Finished Garment Measurements:
Bust: 31¼ (34½, 37¾, 41, 46) (49¼, 52½, 57½, 62 3/8) in / 79 (87.5, 96, 104, 117) (125, 133.5, 146, 158.5) cm
Designed with 1–2in (2.5–5cm) of positive ease

Yarn
Less Traveled Yarn Tweed Me Sock (85% merino wool, 15% Donegal nep), fingering (2ply), 100g (438yd/400m), in (A) Jack Pine; 3¼ (3½, 4, 4¼, 4¾) (5¼, 5½, 6, 6½) skeins
Less Traveled Yarn Coupe (80% merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon) sock (3ply), 100g (382yd/349m), in (B) Vice; 2¼ (2½, 2¾, 3, 3¼) (3½, 3¾, 4, 4½) skeins

Yardage:
For a cropped top with long sleeves.
Yarn A:
1350 (1520, 1720, 1800, 1980) (2240, 2340, 2560, 2760) yd
1235 (1390, 1573, 1646, 1811) (2049, 2140, 2341, 2524) m
Yarn B:
820 (920, 1040, 1090, 1200) (1350, 1410, 1550, 1670) yd
750 (842, 951, 997, 1098) (1235, 1290, 1418, 1436) m

For a full-length top with long sleeves.
Yarn A:
1640 (1840, 2080, 2190, 2410) (2700, 2830, 3100, 3340) yd
1500 (1683, 1902, 2003, 2204) (2469, 2588, 2835, 3054) m
Yarn B:
1000 (1110, 1250, 1320, 1450) (1630, 1710, 1870, 2020) yd
915 (1015, 1143, 1208, 1326) (1491, 1564, 1710, 1847) m