Espedito

The colorful Espedito sweater, knitted with textured stripes, was inspired by the work of Mestre Espedito Seleiro, a Brazilian artist famous for his leather shoes, bags, saddles, and jackets. Espedito is a great stash-busting project, as you can use as many or as few colors as you wish. Another interesting variation would be to combine not only different colors but also different textures. **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) **Recommended ease** 2–6" / 5–15 cm of positive ease. **Finished measurements** Chest circumference: 36 (44, 52, 60, 68)" / 91 (112, 132, 152, 173) cm. Body length from underarm to hem: 10.5 (10.5, 10.5, 11, 11)" / 26 (26, 26, 27, 27) cm. Yoke depth: 7 (7.75, 8.5, 9.75, 11.25)" / 18 (19.5, 21, 25, 28) cm. Neckline circumference: 17.5 (19.25, 20.5, 22.5, 24)" / 45 (49, 52, 57, 61) cm. Upper arm circumference: 12 (12, 16, 20, 24)" / 30.5 (30.5, 41, 51, 61) cm. Cuff circumference: 8.75 (9.5, 11, 12, 13)" / 22 (24, 28, 30.5, 32.5) cm. Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 17 (17.75, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25)" / 43 (45, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5) cm. Total length: 17.5 (18.25, 19, 21, 22.25)" / 44.5 (46, 48, 53, 57) cm. **Materials Yarn** MC 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Ambra. Or approx. 103 (122, 156, 199, 239) yds / 94 (111, 142, 181, 218) m of sport weight yarn. CC1 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Luna. Or approx. 164 (194, 249, 316, 381) yds / 150 (177, 227, 288, 347) m of sport weight yarn. CC2 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Zafferano. Or approx. 169 (200, 256, 326, 392) yds / 155 (183, 235, 298, 359) m of sport weight yarn. CC3 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Rosaspina. Or approx. 167 (197, 253, 321, 386) yds / 160 (189, 242, 308, 371) m of sport weight yarn. CC4 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Scirocco. Or approx. 175 (207, 265, 337, 406) yds / 160 (189, 242, 308, 371) m of sport weight yarn. CC5 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Alba. Or approx. 175 (207, 265, 337, 406) yds / 160 (189, 242, 308, 371) m of sport weight yarn. CC6 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Sorbetto. Or approx. 178 (210, 269, 342, 412) yds / 163 (192, 246, 313, 377) m of sport weight yarn. **Needles** US 3 / 3.25 mm and US 6 / 4 mm 16" / 40 cm circular needles (and a set of DPNs if not working with Magic Loop Method); US 6 / 4 mm 24" / 60 cm circular needles; US 6 / 4 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles. Or size to obtain gauge. **Gauge** 20 sts x 46 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in st pattern, after blocking.