Loxia

The *Loxia* pullover was named after the scientific name for the Crossbill birds with their oddly shaped bills perfectly adapted to picking out seeds from conifer cones. It is worked in one piece from the top down, and the unique stitch pattern gives a nice twist to a classic construction, making it a staple in any wardrobe. Loxia is knitted in three colours: one main colour and two contrast colours used alternatingly in the stripes. Choose neutral colours for an elegant look or a playful combination of your alltime favourites. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Recommended ease:** 2–6" / 5–15 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 33.75 (37, 40.25, 45, 49.5) (53.75, 57.75, 62.5, 66.5)" / 85.5 (93.5, 102.5, 114.5, 125.5) (136.5, 146.5, 159, 169) cm. **Yoke Depth:** 5.75 (6, 6, 7.5, 8) (9.25, 9.25, 9.75, 9.75)" / 14.5 (15.5, 15.5, 19, 20.5) (23.5, 23.5, 25, 25) cm. **Sleeve Length:** 18.5" / 47 cm. **Upper Sleeve Circumference**: 12.25 (13, 14.25, 17, 19.25) (20, 21.75, 22.5, 23)" / 31 (33, 36.5, 43, 49) (50.5, 55, 57, 58.5) cm. **Body Length from Underarm to Hem:** 12.25 (12.25, 12.25, 12.25, 13) (13, 13, 13.75, 13.75)" / 31 (31, 31, 31, 33) (33, 33, 35, 35) cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** *Dark Sample* Sol by Hillesvåg (100% Norwegian wool, 317 yds / 290 m – 100 g). MC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins of colourway Lys Koksgrå. CC1: 1 skein of colourway Lys Melert Beige. CC2: 1 skein of colourway Ecru. *Light Sample* Borametz by Sägen (75% BFL, 25% Masham, 262 yds / 240 m – 100 g). MC: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins of colourway Natural. CC1: 1 skein of colourway Martallen. CC2: 1 skein of colourway Dis. Or approx. 842 (896, 951, 1049, 1148) (1257, 1356, 1509, 1607) yds / 770 (820, 870, 960, 1050) (1150, 1240, 1380, 1470) m (in MC) and 65 (65, 76, 87, 87) (98, 109, 120, 120) yds / 60 (60, 70, 80, 80) (90, 100, 110, 110) m (for each CC) of DK-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Cumbria by The Fibre Co. and 4ply Hebridean by The Birlinn Yarn Company. **Needles:** US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles (for St St), US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles (for Crosshatch Stripe), US 2.5 / 3 mm circular needles (for rib). **Notions:** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn. GAUGE 22 sts x 31 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.