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The Lea Sweater is simple, soothing, and easy to wear—like a walk through a meadow. Dip stitch ribbing shows off your yarn, while prairie-inspired raglan lines flow beautifully, especially in variegated yarns. Lifted increases keep the shaping smooth and clean. Worked from the top down, this sweater is a graceful mix of easy knitting and thoughtful detail that you’ll reach for again and again.

• Fully charted and written instructions for each size
• Worked from the top down
• Optional short rows at back of neck
• Photo tutorial for short rows
• Photo tutorial for Prairie DIP stitch
• Schematic

Size

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL).

Measurements

Finished chest measurement: 34 (36, 40, 46) (50, 55, 60) (65, 70)” / 86 ( 91.5, 102, 117) (127, 140, 154.5) (165, 178) cm.
Designed to be worn with 2-4 inches/ 5- 10 cm of positive ease. (Ease is included in finished chest measurement). Sweater is intended to have a comfortable fit with some positive ease.

Materials

Yarn: Expression Fiber Arts - Dewy DK. 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 10% Silk. 250 yards per 113 grams. “Moonlight Pearl” colourway.
Total Yardage: 920 (1080,1260,1520) (1700, 1880, 2080) (2200, 2340) yds.

Recommend needle size

US size ​​3 (3.25 mm) for neckline, hem and cuffs. US size 6 (4.0 mm) for sweater or sizes needed to obtain gauge. XS to XL: 16” and 32” circular and DPN needles, 2XL to 5XL: 16”, 32” and 48” circular and DPN needles
Notions: wool needle for grafting, stitch markers.

Gauge

18 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked using US 6 (4.0 mm).