Baltian

Baltian is a relaxed, easy-fitting sweater featuring a batwing shape, wide boatneck and colorwork. This sweater is designed to fit with 2-6" of positive ease at the hip. Sample pictured is a size 3, with 3.75" of positive ease. I used silky, drapey Magpie Swanky Sock for the body, with 2 strands of Magpie Feather (in 2 colors) for the colorwork to add a little more fluffy textural interest. It is so soft and dreamy to wear! You could also use regular fingering for the colowork if you prefer. See [this video][1] for more help choosing your size! MATERIALS MC: Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock 80% superwash Merino/ 10% Cashmere/ 10% Nylon 400 yards [366 m]/115 grams MC: The Calling (blue grey) CC: Magpie Fibers Feather 70% Mohair/ 30% Silk 470 yards [430 m]/50 grams CC1: Ashe (light grey) CC2: Cinder (medium grey) (CC1 and CC2 are held together) Yarn Required (note that this is an estimate and can vary if you modify the pattern, gauge or yarn type used): MC: 854 (884, 992, 1071, 1152, 1231) {1294, 1355, 1459, 1528} yards [780 (808, 907, 979, 1053, 1125) {1183, 1239, 1333, 1394} meters Skeins: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) {4, 4, 4, 4} CC1: 161 (161, 161, 161, 184, 184) {184, 184, 207, 207} yards [148 (148, 148, 148, 169, 169) {169, 169, 190, 190} meters] Skeins: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) {1, 1, 1, 1} CC2: 161 (161, 161, 161, 184, 184) {184, 184, 207, 207} yards [148 (148, 148, 148, 169, 169) {169, 169, 190, 190} meters] Skeins: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) {1, 1, 1, 1} Needles: Note! Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge. Some knitters may need to use a larger needle to maintain an even gauge over color work and plain stockinette, so make sure to swatch both! Main: US 4/3.5 mm Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm Notions: Stitch markers- one unique to mark BOR, stitch holders (or scrap yarn), tapestry needle Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows/rounds over 4" [10 cm] after blocking with larger needles in stockinette and colorwork pattern. You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring. Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10} Finished measurement at hip: 38 (39.75, 43.75, 48.5, 51.75, 55.75) {59.75, 63.75, 67.75, 71.75}" [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQucW1KsvnU