Pay what works
Knitting is not only a creative and relaxing occupation, in times as these it also is invaluable as a sort of therapy, an opportunity to make enriching encounters and come together with other knitters. Last but not least, it’s a wonderful way to make your own sustainable wardrobe.

In order to make my knitting patterns accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, I now offer a “Pay What Works” scheme. This way, you choose the amount that you feel is accessible for you and use the corresponding coupon code at checkout. The price indicated above is the full price and no coupon code is needed to purchase the pattern at this price. Below are listed two coupon codes with their corresponding final price.

Coupon codes:

Lillelarsen5 => 5 €

Lillelarsen3 => 3 €

Description

The ocean breeze sweater is knit from the bottom up, with the arms cast on separately and sewn into the armhole in the end. Its “oversize” style makes it a very comfortable daily wear that matches with jeans as well as tighter skirts, which will underline its width. Keep in mind when choosing your yarn to opt for light material that will drape gently around the body. The pattern is very simple and accessible even for beginning knitters as it offers a variety of options regarding length, neckline and finishing techniques.

The yarn used in this model is a combination of sock yarn and kid mohair, but you can use a single yarn as well that fits the gauge.

Needle size:

• Circular needle 4 mm (US 6), 60-80 cm (24-32”) in length
• Double-pointed needles 4 mm (US 6) for sleeves

SIZE GUIDE - to fit :BUST CIRC.:

81; 86 (91; 96; 101) 106; 111; 116 cm
32; 34 (36; 38; 40) 42; 44; 46”

SIZE GUIDE - finished measurements: BUST CIRC.:

130; 135 (140; 145; 150) 155; 160; 155 cm
51.25; 53.25 (55.25; 57.25; 59.25) 61.25; 63.25; 65.25”

TENSION/ GAUGE:

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 21 sts x 29 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needle (US 6)
10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 31 sts x 28 rows in twisted rib stitch on 4 mm needle (US 6)

MATERIALS:

1 thread fingering weight yarn combined with 1 thread mohair
Yarn used in model :
Retrosaria Rosapomar MONDIM (100% fine Portuguese wool), 385 m / 421 yards // 100 g
3, 4 (4, 4, 4) 5, 5, 5 skeins

Gepard Garn Kidseta (70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Silk) 210 m / 230 yards // 50 g
6, 6 (7, 7, 7) 8, 8, 9 skeins

Meters: 1140; 1231 (1326; 1358; 1484) 1610; 1673; 1799 of each yarn
Yardage: 1247; 1347 (1451; 1486; 1623) 1761; 1830; 1968 of each yarn

2 markers / Stitch holder or scrap yarn / Tapestry needle

Note that all of my patterns are professionnally techedited and test knit before publication.