I see spring

When I was asked to design something for the attendees of the first [Laine Retreat][1], I thought... what would I like to knit if I have to make something while I am relaxing? I would like something with a bit of interest, but mostly something that I don't have to pay a lot of attention to... Something that has a loose comfortable fit so I am not worried if it's a little big, or a little small ;) And something that reminds me of the good weather and the blooming flowers of the Portuguese coast, where the retreat is being held at. That's how this sweater was born. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL). Shown in size M on a 36” bust. Recommended ease: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** See Schematic on page 7. Bust circumference: 39¼ (43½, 47½, 52, 56, 60, 64½, 68) inches; 98 (109, 119, 130, 140, 150, 161, 170) cm. Armhole depth: 5½ (6, 6½, 7, 7¾, 8½, 9¼, 10) inches; 14 (15, 16.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21, 23, 25) cm. Upper arm circumference: 10¾ ( 12¼, 13, 14¾, 16½, 17¾, 18½, 19½) inches; 27.5 (31, 33, 38, 41.5, 45.5, 47, 49) cm. Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 18 inches; 45 cm. Length from underarm to hem at back: 17¼, (17½, 18½, 18½, 19¼, 20, 20¾, 20¾) inches, 43 (44, 46, 46, 48, 50, 52, 52) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins **Blithe Sport** by Walk Collection (100% organic merino; 350 yards [320 m]/100g) or approx. 1120 (1225, 1330, 1470, 1575, 1680, 1820, 1925) yards [1020 (1120, 1215, 1345, 1440, 1535, 1665, 1760) m] of Sport weight yarn. The sample was made using colorway **Pink Poison**. Needles: US 2½ (3 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles. Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 21.5 st and 30 rows to 4” (10cm) in Stockinette St on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles. [1]: https://lainemagazine.com/gather/