Naiad Pullover

*For the nymph in all of us, a net-like lace pullover straight from the depths, with long dripping sleeves and pretty lateral mermaid braid detailing. Be the mysterious water creature you wish to see in this world.* > [Sign up for my newsletter][1] for > subscriber exclusive treats including > open testing calls for new designs, > kals, promotions, & more.<br><br> > If you aren't able to purchase my patterns at > full price, my **Choose What You Pay** pricing model > is also available exclusively to > subscribers. Immediately upon sign-up, you will receive a > welcome email and access to 25% & 50% discount codes to assist with financial accessibility.<br> **Sizes** All of my patterns are #SizeInclusive through a 62" full chest. (XS, S, M)[L, 1X, 2X]{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of: (28, 32, 36)[40, 44, 48]{52, 56, 60}" (71, 81.5, 91.5)[101.5, 112, 122]{132, 142, 152.5}cm Garment Full Chest Measurement: (42, 46, 50)[54, 58, 62]{66, 70, 74}" (106.5, 117, 127)[137, 147.5, 157.5]{167.5, 178, 188}cm *This top is designed with 12-14”/30.5-35.5 cm of positive ease at the full chest. To choose your size, add 12-14”/30.5-35.5 cm to your full chest measuremet, and choose the closest garment full chest measurement size. If you have a large full chest in relation to your upper chest, size down one size from the recommendation.* **Suggested Yarn** $$$ Ritual Dyes Undine DK (60% Cotton, 40% Linen, 273yds/100g, Prairie Flax Colorway) $ Sandnes Garn Line (53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen) **Suggested Needles** Main: US 5 (3.75mm) 32”-40” circular needles, plus preferred needles for small circumference knitting Ribbing: US 3 (3.25mm) 32”-40” circular needles, plus preferred needles for small circumference knitting **Gauge** 16 sts & 20 rows / 4”(10cm), in lace pattern flat & in the round, blocked. For swatch instructions, see p. 2. **Yarn Requirements** (750, 850, 950)[1050, 1150, 1250]{1350, 1450, 1500} yds (686, 777, 868)[960, 1051, 1143]{1234, 1325, 1371} m **Materials** stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, darning needle, removable stitch markers **Techniques** German short rows, lace knitting, lateral braid, increasing, decreasing **Construction** Sweater is worked from the top down. The back is worked first, then the left and right front sections are picked up and worked separately. Each front section begins with short row shaping in the lace pattern for each shoulder, followed by neckline shaping. After left and right front are complete, they are joined in a row that includes the neck cast-on stitches. Remaining front yoke is worked to underarm. Front and back are joined and remaining body is worked in the round until split hem, which is worked flat. Stitches are picked up for sleeves. Neckline finishing is applied. [1]: https://www.jessiemaeddesigns.com/newsletter