The breezy laid-back vibe of the beach is what inspired this pullover. I picture wearing it as I wander along the sand picking up the treasures the waves rhythmically reveal. This tee is a little bit classic, a little bit ‘boho’ and easily dresses up or down. I know this easy to wear pullover will become a summer layering staple in your wardrobe.

Beachcomber is worked top down and in one piece starting with the back. The shoulders are picked up along the back cast on edge and the body is finished in the round from the under arms. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round as well. The drop shoulder construction makes for a roomy pullover, perfect for layering over a bathing suit or a special cami.

Beachcomber is knit using 100% linen, which gives a fantastic drape and breathable comfort for those warmer months. I have used 5 colours in the sample, but this pattern could easily be made in one, two or many colours, the choice is yours. I’ve included total yardage amounts so you have sufficient guidance to make Beachcomber in a yarn and colours of your choosing. I do recommend using a plant-fibre yarn: linen, cotton, bamboo, rayon, or any blend of those to get that excellent drape.

Skills
Knit/purl flat and in the round, increase, CO stitches in the middle of the knitting, pick up stitches, bind-off in ribbing.

Materials
Suggested Yarn: Louet Euroflax, 100% Wet Spun Linen, Sport, 100g/270yds or 246m.

Sizes 32”, 36”, 40”, 44” will require 1 skein each: Aqua (C1), Seafoam Green (C2), Willow (C3), Natural (C4) and Ginger (C5).

Sizes 48”, 52”, 56”, 60”, 64” will require 2 skeins each: Aqua (C1), Seafoam Green (C2), Willow (C3) and Natural (C4), and 1 skein Ginger (C5).

Yardage:
Yards required: 665, 773, 894, 1070, 1161, 1345, 1447, 1680, 1796
Metres Required: 608, 707, 808, 978, 1062, 1230, 1323, 1536, 1642

Suggested Needles: 3.25mm/US 3, 80cm/32” length and 3.5mm/US 4, 80cm/32” length circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: removeable stitch marker, darning needle, scrap yarn or spare circular needle, washing machine and dryer.

-yarn choice: this pattern is written for non-elastic fibres. I used 100% linen for my sample and the drape is excellent. You can substitute any other non-elastic yarns, just be sure to test gauge! Cotton-linen blends, silk, bamboo would all work. A wool blended with at least 50% non-protein fibre may work as well. Do a test swatch and experiment.

-choosing a size: I chose to make my sweater with zero ease. I have a 44” bust, and I made size 44”. The drop sleeve construction makes for a roomy pullover. That paired with linen’s tendency to stretch resulted in 2” of positive ease after a bit of wearing. I would personally stick to a size close to your bust measurement, but this is personal preference.

Photos show size 44” modelled on several different bust measurements and shapes:
the first 3 pictures are shown on a 44” bust with zero ease
4th picture: on a 38” bust, 6” positive ease
5th picture: on a 40” bust, 4” positive ease
6th picture: on a 42” bust, 2” positive ease
7th picture: on a different 44” bust, zero ease
8th picture: on a 51” bust, 7” negative ease

Note: Sizes 32”, 60” and 64” have not been test knit. If you are interested in testing those sizes, please send me a direct message.

Thank you to the test knitters and tech editor Snooptiggercrafts, without whom, nothing is possible!!