Shaun lite by Isabell Kraemer

Shaun lite

Knitting
March 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
985 - 1750 yards (901 - 1600 m)
1 - 9 (see notes for detailed size information)
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Shaun lite is the “lighter” companion of SHAUN. And while I kept most of the design features, Shaun lite has a slightly shorter neck and deeper sleeve ribbing as well as a short-row shaped hem.

This pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down. After the high neck is complete, a few short rows are worked back and forth to create a slightly higher back neck. The yoke is worked in the round with contiguous set-in sleeves (developed by Susie Myers) to sleeve separation. The body is then worked in rounds down to the ribbing. The sleeves are worked from the top down, ending with the long cuffs last. No finishing required.

For pattern support, please find the questions thread here

Yarn
BC Garn BRISA
42% Cotton, 35% Alpaca, 23% Wool 120 yds (110 m)/50 g ; shown in color 04 brown

approximately
985 (1083, 1181, 1267, 1356)(1438, 1558, 1646, 1750) yds/ 900 (990, 1080, 1160, 1240)(1315, 1425, 1505, 1600) m

Possible yarn substitutes:
DROPS Air, CaMaRose Snefnug, Copenhagen Fibers Baby Alpaca Blend, Concept by KATIA Cotton Merino

Please note: For this project the yarn is worked at a tighter gauge than the manufacturers suggest, this was done on purpose. You want to make sure to use yarn that holds the shape and has a good stitch definition.

Needles
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for neck, body ribbing and sleeve ribbing.
US 6 (4 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for yoke, body and sleeves.

Please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size YOU need to get gauge

Gauge
18 sts x 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
finished bust circumference:
36 (39.5, 43, 46.75, 50.25)(53.75, 57.25, 61, 64.5)”/90 (99, 108, 116.5, 125.5)(134.5, 143, 152, 161) cm

suggested ease: 3” - 5” (7.5 cm - 12.5 cm)