This pattern is designed to be worked from the top down in the round, utilizing the stockinette stitch and featuring a leaf pattern around the shoulders. It is intended to be worn with an additional 15 cm of ease for a comfortable fit.

The neckline is customized for an improved fit using a technique, where the back is knitted 3 cm longer than the front, naturally creating a lower neckline at the front. This technique is applied after reaching the desired armhole length.

After casting on the required number of stitches for the neckline, you’ll commence by working shoulder increases. Once you’ve attained the desired number of stitches for the top width, you’ll transition to the body section, which involves working on the front and back separately in alternating rows.

Upon achieving the desired armhole width, you can then proceed to work in the round to complete your project.

Sizes
S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)

To fit chest circumference
82 – 89 (90 – 97) 98 – 107 (108 – 117) 118 – 127 (128 – 138) cm.

Relaxed fit with 10 – 15 cm of ease.
Featured in size M on a 93 cm / 36½” bust.

Suggested yarn

Drops Belle (14% linen, 33% viscose, 53% cotton) OR any yarn that matches suggested gauge.

Yarn Amounts

Size S - M: /5 skeins.
For sizes L - XL an additional skein is recommended. Add two extra skeins for size 2XL – 3XL.

Gauge: For Drops Belle yarn: 16 stitches by 22 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 7 / 4.50 mm needles in stockinette stitch.

Notions: tapestry needle, scissors, metric, scrap yarn