Rituals

*Did you like the Super Simple Summer Sweater? Did you like Susurrus?* Here's a new version, taking elements from both of these designs, worked in a gorgeous DK weight yarn that is both light and quick to work. Worked seamlessly from the top down, with a circular yoke, alternating bands of stripes and textured stitches. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Shown in size M on a 36” bust. Recommended ease: 2-4" (5-10cm) of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust circumference: 30¾ (36¾, 40, 42¾, 49¼, 52½, 55½, 61½, 64½) inches; 77 (92, 100, 107, 123, 131, 138.5, 154, 161.5) cm. Neck opening: 16½ (16½, 18, 19½, 20½, 19½, 21¼, 23, 23) inches; 41 (41, 45, 49, 51, 49, 53, 57.5, 57.5) cm. Yoke Depth (approx.): 7¾ (8½, 9, 9½, 9½, 10 10½, 11, 11½) inches; 20 (21, 22.5, 24, 24, 25, 26.5, 28, 29) cm. Upper sleeve circumference: 11¼ (11¾, 12½, 14, 15¼, 17, 17¾, 18¾, 20) inches; 28 (29.5, 31, 35, 38, 42.5, 44.5, 47, 50) cm. Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 17¾ inches; 44.5 cm or desired length. Length from underarm to bottom hem: 15"; 37.5 cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins of Priestess DK by Ritual Dyes (100% Merino; 250y [228 m] / 115g) or DK weight yarn in 2 different colorways: Color 1: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins; shown in Hematit, or approx 600 (675, 850, 875, 1000, 1125, 1250, 1375, 1500) yards; 547 (615, 684, 798, 912, 1026, 1140, 1254, 1368) m. Color 2: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins; shown in Alabaster, or approx (175 (200, 225, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550) yards, 160 (182, 205, 273, 319, 364, 410, 456, 501) m. Needles: US 6 (4 mm), US 4 (3.5mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, 32" long. Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders (or waste yarn), tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 19.5 sts and 30 rows 4" [10 cm] on US 6 (4 mm) needles in Stockinette stitch. Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch in the same manner that you will wash and block your sweater.