Hiekassa

This loose, breezy sweater is worked in a loose gauge making it a quick and easy knit. Delicate details at the neck and wrists are inspired by seashells and small flowers found on the beach. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Recommended ease:** 5–6.5" / 12.5–16.5 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 34.75 (38.25, 42.25, 45.75, 49.25) (54.25, 57.75, 61.75, 65.75)" / 86.5 (95.5, 105.5, 114.5, 123.5) (135.5, 144.5, 154.5, 164.5) cm. **Neck Circumference:** 18 (18, 19.25, 19.25, 19.25) (20.5, 20.5, 21.75, 23)" / 45 (45, 48, 48, 48) (51, 51, 54.5, 57.5) cm. **Underarm to Hem Length:** 10.5" / 26.5 cm. **Sleeve Length:** 18.5" / 46.5 cm. **Upper Sleeve Circumference:** 10.5 (12.5, 14.5, 15.75, 16.25) (17.5, 18.5, 19.75, 21)" / 26.5 (31, 36, 39.5, 40.5) (43.5, 46.5, 49.5, 52) cm. **Cuff Circumference:** 6.5 (6.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5) (9, 9, 10.25, 10.25)" / 16 (16, 19, 19, 19) (22.5, 22.5, 25.5, 25.5) cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** Linen DK by Säie Wool (70% organic European wool, 30% Belgian linen, 255 yds / 233 m – 100 g), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins in the colourway Craving for Latte.   Or 825 (940, 1095, 1195, 1285) (1440, 1540, 1670, 1815) yds / 755 (860, 1000, 1090, 1175) (1315, 1410, 1525, 1660) m of DK-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Merilin by Isager (held double) or Duo by Sandnes Garn. **Needles:** US 1.5 / 2.5 mm and US 8 / 5 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles. **Notions:** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn. GAUGE  18 sts x 21 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.  25 sts x 45 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.