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Marlin sweater
Sizes:XS (S-M, L-XL, 2XL-3XL, 4XL-5XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 110 (120, 130, 140, 150) cm 43¼ (47¼, 51¼, 55,59)” to fit chest circumference: approx. 76-83 (84-99, 100-117,118-138, 139-160) cm 30-32¾ (33-39, 39¼-46, 46½-54¼, 54¾-63)”; Length from shoulder (next to neckband) to edge: approx. 53 (56, 59, 63, 68) cm 20¾ (22, 23¼, 24¾, 26¾)”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 39 (40, 41, 40, 39) cm 15¼ (15¾, 16¼,15¾, 15¼)”
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125 m 137 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), worsted-weight yarn 8 (9, 9, 10, 11) balls
+ 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn,4 (5, 5, 6, 6) balls. Sample is in Heavy Merino + Soft Silk Mohair in Cream colorway
Needles: 4.5 mm / US7, 5 mm / US8 and 5.5 mm / US9 needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 16 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 5.5 mm / US9 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle
Marlin Sweater has a round yoke construction and features a charted texture pattern around the yoke while the rest of the sweater is worked in stockinette stitch. It is worked from the top down with 1 strand of Heavy Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout. The collar is shaped using 2 different needle sizes and short rows. Body and sleeves are worked in the round and finished with ribbed edges.
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- First published: March 2026
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