Halu

Halu sweater is knit top down in the round and features a subtle front and back V-neck shaped neckline which transitions to circular lace yoke design. Short rows are worked after the yoke chart for a comfortable fit, and instructions are included for adjusting the body length as preferred. The sleeves feature lace at the cuff which can be omitted if preferred. I used [Cosy Posy Yarn Co][1]. Posh (fingering weight) held together with Fluff (Suri alpaca/silk blend) for a fluffy, romantic version. Thank you for another fun collaboration, Antonella!! Some testers chose to use a single strand of DK and that worked beautifully as well! The wonderful Betsy Ioannou has compiled a list of alternative yarn options (thank you, Betsy!!) as Cosy Posy may be difficult to find depending on your location. Some of these were used by testers, some are just yarns we are familiar with and can recommend! **Fuzzy Options** Julie Asselin Anatolia Woolberry Berry Suri FDF Oh Dang FDF Mighty Mo Kim Dyes Yarn Meringue Fluff (suri) Moondrake Suri Silk Cloud Magpie Feather (mohair) Knitpicks Aloft (mohair) Berroco Aerial (mohair) Drops Kid Silk (mohair) Sandnes Garn Tynne Silk & Mohair (mohair) Biches & Bûches Le Petit Mohair and Silk Ritual Dyes Suri La Bien Aimée Mohair Silk LBA Kumo (suri) Julie Asselin Anatolia (mohair) Purl Soho Brume (mohair) **Fingering Weight options** FDF Foxy Lady FDF Moon Sisters Kim Dyes Yarn Filo (mcn) Magpie Swanky Sock Moondrake MCN Fingering Wt. KnitPicks Gloss or Stroll Drops Fabel Ritual Dyes Maiden Sandnes Garn Sunday Berroco Ultra Wool Fine Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool Woolberry Berry Cashmere (mcn) LBA Super Sock Julie Asselin Fino or Leizu Fingering Purl Soho Linen Quill **DK (held single)** La Bien Aimée Merino DK Woolfolk Stra Louet Eastport Alpaca De Rerum Natura Penelope DK Drops Soft Tweed DK Berroco Cambria DK KnitPicks Swish DK KnitPicks City Tweed Sandnes Garn Double Sunday or Smart Jupiter Moon Dromedary DK MATERIALS Yarn: A: Cosy Posy Yarn Co Posh (80% SW Merino/ 10% cashmere/ 10% nylon) 420 yards [384 meters] 115 grams Fingering Weight B: Cosy Posy Yarn Co Fluff (74% Baby Suri Alpaca/ 26% silk) 328 yards [300 meters] 50 grams Lace Weight Color used in sample: Weathered Yarn A and B are held together throughout. DK can be substituted if you prefer a version without mohair. Needles: Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge. Some knitters also find that they require different sizes for colorwork and stockinette knitting to get the same gauge. Ribbing: US 3 [3.25 mm] Main: US 5 [3.75 mm] Notions: Stitch Markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle, row counter (optional) GAUGE Stockinette: 19 sts and 26 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette and lace on main needles after blocking Ribbing: 22 sts and 36 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in 1x1 rib on ribbing needles after blocking Note- 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} Recommended ease: 1-4" [2.5-10 cm] of positive ease at the bust. See schematic on page 8 for full fit details. Sweater shown is size 3 on a 36" [91.5 cm] bust with 5.25" [13.5 cm] of positive ease Finished bust circumference: 33 (37, 41.25, 44.75, 49, 52.75) {57.25, 61, 65, 68.75}" [83.5 (94, 105, 113.5, 124, 133.5) {145.5, 155, 164.5, 174.5} cm] Yardage: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters. Yarn A: 999 (1124, 1248, 1355, 1486, 1598) {1735, 1847, 1666, 2085} yards [913 (1027, 1141, 1238, 1358, 1461) {1586, 1689, 1797, 1905} meters] Skeins: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) {5, 5, 5, 5} Yarn B: 981 (1104, 1226, 1331, 1459, 1570) {1705, 1815, 1931 2048} yards [897 (1009, 1221, 1216, 1334, 1435) {1558, 1659, 1765, 1872} meters] Skeins: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) {6, 6, 6, 7} [1]: https://www.cosyposyyarnco.com