Arden is a relaxed V-neck sweater designed for effortless layering and everyday wear. Worked seamlessly from the top down, it features a soft, fluid silhouette and a deep neckline that lends the garment a quiet sense of elegance. The sweater pairs naturally with both tailored pieces and more relaxed garments, making it an easy yet refined wardrobe staple.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: Approx. 14–16” / 35–40 cm of positive ease. The model is wearing a size 2.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 46 (49, 52.75, 57.5, 62) (66.75, 69.75, 72.5, 77.25)“ / 115.5 (122.5, 132, 143.5, 155.5) (167, 174, 181, 193) cm.

Yoke Depth: 10.75 (11.25, 12.5, 13.25, 13.75) (14.75, 14.25, 15, 16.25)“ / 27 (28.5, 31, 33, 34.5) (36.5, 35.5, 37.5, 40.5) cm (measured from the back neck, excluding the ribbing).

Length from Underarm to Hem: 10” / 25 cm or as desired.

Upper Arm Circumference: 18.25 (19.25, 21.25, 23.5, 24.5) (25.5, 26, 27.25, 29.25)“ / 46 (48, 53, 59, 61) (63.5, 64.5, 68, 73) cm.

Sleeve Length from Underarm: 19.75” / 50 cm or as desired.

MATERIALS
Yarn 1: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Novita x Laine 4ply (100% wool, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), colourway (0891) Winter Black.
Yarn 2: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) balls of Novita Edith (70% mohair, 30% silk, 229 yds / 210 m – 25 g), colourway (0981) Sin.

Alternatively, for yarn 1, you can use approx. 965 (1030, 1135, 1280, 1360) (1460, 1510, 1610, 1755) yds / 885 (940, 1040, 1170, 1245) (1335, 1380, 1470, 1605) m of any similar fingering-weight yarn. For yarn 2, you can use approx. 910 (970, 1070, 1205, 1280) (1375, 1425, 1515, 1650) yds / 830 (885, 980, 1105, 1170) (1255, 1300, 1385, 1510) m of any similar lace-weight yarn.

The burgundy version is knitted using the same yarns in the following colourways: Laine x Novita 4ply (7821) Deep Burgundy and Novita Edith (7851) Feelings.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm circular needles for ribbing and US 9 / 5.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needles for stockinette stitch.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
17 sts x 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
Arden is worked seamlessly from the top down, with only the deep V-neck portion worked flat. The sweater is finished with a well-defined yet casual 2 × 2 rib neckline. Colour plays a quiet but confident role: when knitted in black, Arden becomes a true wardrobe classic – timeless, versatile and endlessly wearable.