Filigree

For this sweater design, Maria Gomes found inspiration in the intricate beauty of Portuguese filigree. She translated its delicate, interwoven patterns into a combination of diamonds and stripes, enriched with cables and twists. To further highlight the diamond motifs, Maria incorporated slipped stitches, adding definition and depth to the design. The result is an airy sweater that embodies both tradition and modern elegance. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Recommended ease:** 8–10" / 20–25 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 40.5 (44.5, 48.5, 52.5, 56.5) (60.5, 64.5, 68.5, 72.5)" / 101.5 (111.5, 121.5, 131.5, 141.5) (151.5, 161.5, 171.5, 181.5) cm. **Body Length from Underarm to Hem:** 12 (12, 12.75, 12.75, 12.75) (12.75, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5)" / 30 (30, 32, 32, 32) (32, 34, 34, 34) cm.  **Armhole Depth:** 7.5 (8, 8.75, 9, 9.75) (10.25, 10.75, 11.25, 11.5)" / 19 (20, 22, 23, 24.5) (26, 27, 28, 29) cm. **Upper Sleeve Circumference:** 15.25 (16, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5) (20.75, 21.5, 22.5, 23.25)" / 38 (40, 44, 46, 49) (52, 54, 56, 58) cm. **Sleeve Length from Underarm:** 16.25 (16.75, 16.75, 17.25, 17.25) (17.5, 17.5, 18, 18)" / 41 (42, 42, 43, 43) (44, 44, 45, 45) cm **Shoulder Width:** 6.5 (7.5, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 12.75, 13.5)" / 16 (18.5, 20, 22.5, 25) (27.5, 30, 31.5, 33.5) cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** MC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Fluffy Yak by El Robledal de la Santa (42% alpaca, 35% silk, 13% Merino wool, 10% yak, 436 yds / 400 m – 50g), in the colourway Spring Brat (light green).  Or approx. 775 (865, 985, 1095, 1215) (1335, 1530, 1750, 1970) yds / 710 (790, 900, 1000, 1110) (1220, 1400, 1600, 1800) m of fluffy lace-weight yarn. CC: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins of Silky Mohair by El Robledal de la Santa (72% mohair, 28% silk, 458 yds / 420 m – 50g), in the colourway Pom Pom Star (light pink).  Or approx. 395 (435, 490, 560, 630) (710, 800, 875, 995) yds / 360 (400, 450, 510, 575) (650, 730, 800, 910) m of fluffy lace-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Cotton Candy by Linha Doce or Alpaca Haze by Mode at Rowan. **Needles:** US 5 / 3.75 mm at least 32" / 80 cm circular needles (for body) and DPNs (for sleeves, or preferred needles for small circumferences), US 3 / 3.25 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles (for hem) and DPNs (for cuffs and neck). **Notions:** Cable needle, locking stitch markers, regular stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn. GAUGE 28 sts x 36.5 rnds and rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles in Filigree Patt, after blocking. 30 sts x 35 rnds and rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in 2 x 2 Rib, after blocking.