Arrayn Sweater

**Sizes 2XL and 3XL** have not been test knitted yet. In case you are interested in test knitting these sizes, please let me know and I will provide the pattern in exchange for your feedback. **DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION** A timeless drop shoulder pullover with a modern twist, this sweater features an all-over chevron texture created with simple knit and purl stitches. The relaxed fit and classic crew neckline makes it an easy-to-wear piece perfect for styling elegantly or casually. Knit in a drapey and soft yarn combination, the subtle patterning adds the right amount of visual interest while keeping the design clean and versatile. Combining a delicate fingering yarn of alpaca and silk with a lace yarn of the same composition creates a fabric for a cozy, yet polished and structured look. The Arrayn Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning at the neckline of the back panel and is shaped with stepped increases for a comfortable fit. The back panel is worked flat until the underarm has been reached. Then stitches are picked up at the shoulders to shape the left and right front panel and are joined for the front. The back panel and front panel are joined at the underarm to start working the body in the round. Sleeves are picked up directly from the armholes and are worked in the round, with even decreases towards the cuff. The hem and cuff are featuring a moss stitch ribbing. Suitable for intermediate knitters who enjoy textured patterns and a top-down construction. Maintaining even tension in both knit and purl stitches is essential for creating the chevron pattern. **PATTERN WRITING STYLE** This knitting pattern is presented in a methodical instruction style, where rows and rounds are numbered continuously throughout the pattern, creating a clear sense of progression and eliminating any guesswork about where you are in the project. Whenever shaping is required, those sections are written out in full, with line-by-line instructions. Sections of straightforward knitting without shaping are charted, with each chart including checkboxes for every row or round, inviting the knitter to mark progress as they go and making it easy to pause and resume without losing one’s place. To further support an uninterrupted knitting flow, every section is fully self-contained: all instructions, abbreviations, and chart legends are restated exactly where they are needed, so the knitter never has to flip pages to find the essential information. Each size is also provided with its own dedicated document, removing the need to pick out or follow multiple size instructions. **SIZES & MEASUREMENTS** This pattern includes seven sizes, XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL, fitting bust measurements from 80–130 cm (31.5–51.2 in). With 20–30 cm (8.7–11.8 in) positive ease, finished bust circumferences range from 105–150 cm (41.5–59 in). Finished bust cm = 105 / 111 / 117 / 123 / 129 / 140 / 150 Finished bust in = 41.3 / 43.7 / 46.1 / 48.4 / 50.8 / 55.1 / 59.1 More detailed measurements for each size are provided in the measurement table in the photos. The model wears size M with a 117 cm (46.1 in) finished bust, over her 90 cm (35.4 in) bust, resulting in 27 cm (10.6 in) positive ease. **SUGGESTED YARN** • (fingering) Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke (70% alpaca, 30% silk) – 200m / 50g g = 255 / 270 / 285 / 300 / 315 / 340 / 365g m = 1023 / 1082 / 1140 / 1198 / 1257 / 1364 / 1462m yd = 1119 / 1183 / 1247 / 1310 / 1375 / 1492 / 1599yd **held together with** • (lace) Lana Grossa Setasuri (69% alpaca, 31% silk) – 212m / 25g (lace) g = 127.5 / 135 / 141 / 147 / 155 / 170 / 180g m = 1073 / 1135 / 1196 / 1257 / 1319 / 1431 / 1533m yd = 1173 / 1241 / 1308 / 1375 / 1442 / 1565 / 1676yd This pattern can also be worked with a light DK yarn held single. In case you choose this option, please refer to the gram and meterage suggestion for the fingering yarn. The sample pullover was knit using Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke - 1042 grey mottled held together with Lana Grossa Setasuri - 19 light grey.