Linho

Linho is a simple summer pullover worked in linen yarn, with a delicate lace front. It's worked from the top down, seamlessly in the round, and it has short row shaping at the neck for a better and more flattering fit. My talented friend Jonna, one of the makers of [Laine Magazine][1], took these photos in the beautiful Portuguese Coast, while spending time together at a knitting retreat. It was such a magical moment, that we decided to name this pattern *Linho*, the Portuguese word for Linen. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Shown in size M on a 35” bust. Recommended ease: 1-2” of positive ease at bust. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust circumference: 29½ (33½, 37¼, 41½, 45½, 48½, 53¼, 57½, 60¾) inches; 74 (83.5, 93, 104, 114, 121.5, 133, 144, 152) cm. Upper sleeve circumference: 10½ (11½, 11½ 13, 14, 15½, 17¼, 18½, 19) inches; 26 (28.5, 28.5, 32.5, 35, 39, 43, 46, 47.5) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Sparrow by Quince and Co (100% Linen; 168 yards [154 m]/50g) or approx. 805 (890, 960, 1060, 1110, 1210, 1310, 1430, 1600) yards [740 (815, 880, 970, 1015, 1120, 1200, 1310, 1460)m] or fingering weight linen yarn or a similar plant based fiber. The sample was knit using the color Fen. Needles and other notions: US 4 (3.5mm) and US 2½ (3 mm) circular needles, at least 24” long. Stitch markers, safety pin or removable st markers, waste yarn or stitch holders. **GAUGE** 21 sts and 27 rounds to 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking on US 4 (3½ mm) needles. *Please take into consideration that linen grows approx. 10% when washing, so the measurements in the pattern have been adjusted to account for this.* [1]: https://lainemagazine.com