Stonewash by Justyna Lorkowska

Stonewash

Knitting
July 2026
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Texture Pattern
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 
English Finnish

The Stonewash sweater balances urban calm with tactile luxury. Its muted grey-beige tone recalls weathered stone and foggy mornings, while an intricate textured pattern adds subtle depth and movement. Crafted from a blend of superfine Merino, brushed alpaca, silk and yak, the oversized pullover offers a softly lived-in sheen and fluid drape, making it ideal for layering from everyday wear to more polished looks.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 

Recommended ease: 8–12” / 20–30 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Body Circumference: 37.25 (41.5, 45.75, 50.25, 54.25) (58.75, 63, 67.25, 73)“ / 94.5 (105.5, 116.5, 127.5, 138) (149, 160, 171, 185.5) cm. 

Total Length (from centre back neck): 19.25 (19.25, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75) (20.75, 20.75, 21.75, 21.75)“ / 49 (49, 50, 50, 50) (52.5, 52.5, 55, 55) cm.

Back Width: 18.7 (20.75, 22.75, 25, 27.25) (29.25, 31.5, 33.75, 35.75)“ / 47 (52.5, 58, 63.5, 69) (74.5, 80, 85.5, 91) cm.

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 17.25 (17.25, 18.5, 20, 21.75) (22.75, 22.75, 24.5, 25.5)“ / 44 (44, 47, 51, 55) (58, 58, 62, 65) cm.

Sleeve Length: 16.25” / 41 cm.

Funnel Neck Length: 4.75” / 12 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Yarn 1: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of Goya Merino by Cecily Grove Yarns (100% superwash extrafine Merino wool, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), in the colourway Industrial.

Yarn 2: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of Nebula by Cecily Grove Yarns (42% alpaca, 13% Merino wool, 35% silk, 10% yak, 437 yds / 400 m – 50 g), in the colourway Slate.

One strand of each yarn is held together throughout.

Or approx. 1475 (1530, 1695, 1750, 1970) (2080, 2135, 2300, 2405) yds / 1350 (1400, 1550, 1600, 1800) (1900, 1950, 2100, 2200) m each of fingering-weight yarn (Yarn 1) and laceweight yarn (Yarn 2).

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Pendle 4ply by Eden Cottage Yarns or Sock Merino by Feliz y Punto (for Yarn 1) and Beyul Halo by Kettle Yarn Co. or Baby Yak Silk by Gabo Wool (for Yarn 2).

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles (for body) and DPNs (for sleeves), US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs (ribbing), US 3 / 3.25 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles (neck).

Notions: Stitch markers, 2–3 stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
22 sts x 30 rnds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in Texture Patt, after blocking.

NOTES 
The pullover is worked seamlessly top down. One strand of each yarn is held together throughout. The entire body is worked in the Texture Pattern based on simple twists. Knitting begins at back neck and increases to the full width of the back. Then stitches are picked up for the fronts along the sloped shoulders. The sections are joined first at neck, then at the underarm and the body is then knitted all in one piece down to the 1 x 1 Rib hem. Stitches are picked up around the neck which is then finished with a 1 x 1 Rib funnel cowl neck. The sleeve stitches are picked up from the body and worked in the Texture Pattern down to the 1 x 1 Rib cuff.