Elara

Elara — named after one of Jupiter’s moons — combines clean lines with delicate details. The stockinette body creates a timeless look, while the delicate lace columns at the sleeves add interest. SIZES  1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Recommended ease:** 4" / 10 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66)" / 85 (95, 105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 155, 165) cm. **Upper Arm Circumference:** 15.5 (16, 17.5, 18, 19.75) (20, 22, 24.25, 26)" / 38.5 (40, 44, 45, 49.5) (50, 55, 60.5, 65) cm. **Body Length (underarm to hem):** 12.5" / 32 cm, or desired length. **Sleeve Length:** 17.25" / 44 cm, or desired length. MATERIALS **Yarn:** 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins of Laine x Novita 4 ply (70% Falkland wool, 15% Bluefaced Leicester, 15% Bluefaced Kerry Hill, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), in the colourway Heathered Teal. Or approx. 951 (1021, 1126, 1190, 1301) (1357, 1476, 1601, 1713) yds / 870 (934, 1030, 1088, 1190) (1241, 1350, 1464, 1566) m of fingering-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Sunday by Sandnes Garn or Mondim by Rosa Pomar. **Needles:**  US 4 / 3.5 mm 32–40" / 80–100 cm circular needles. Additionally, same size DPNs or other suitable needles for small circumference knitting, if not using the Magic Loop Method. **Notions:** Stitch marker, waste yarn or stitch holders. GAUGE 20 sts x 28 rnds to 4" / 10 cm in St St, after blocking. CONSTRUCTION The sweater is worked from the bottom up. First in the round up to the underarm (this length is easily adaptable), then flat for the front and upper back. On both pieces the shoulders are worked separately and shaped with short rows. The shoulder seams are created with a 3-Needle Bind-Off. Next, stitches for the sleeves are picked up from the armhole and the sleeves are worked in the round in a subtle lace pattern and finished with a long, ribbed cuff. Finally, stitches are picked from the neckline and a short Stockinette Stitch is worked and left to roll, creating a neat yet relaxed neckline.