Languid

Designed with slow mornings in mind, this sweater (pages xx–xx) is meant to be thrown on over loungewear, and enjoyed while relaxing on the sofa, warm drink in hand. A languid mood — one that gently loosens both body and mind — lies at the heart of this design, and is reflected in its relaxed silhouette and easy, comforting wear. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Recommended ease: 7.75–15.75" / 20–40 cm of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest Circumference: 43 (47.25, 51.5, 56, 60) (64.25, 68.75, 73, 77)" / 109 (120, 131, 142, 152.5) (163.5, 174.5, 185.5, 196.5) cm. V-Neck Depth (Front): 5.5 (6.25, 6.25, 7, 7) (7, 7.75, 7.75, 7.75)" / 14 (16, 16, 18, 18) (18, 20, 20, 20) cm. V-Neck Depth (Back): 4.25 (4.25, 5, 5, 5) (5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5)" / 11 (11, 13, 13, 13) (13, 14, 14, 14) cm. Total Length from Back Neck to Hem: 20 (20, 20.75, 20.75, 21.25) (21.25, 21.75, 21.75, 22)" / 51 (51, 53, 53, 54) (54, 55, 55, 56) cm. Length from Underarm (Front): 12.25" / 31 cm. Length from Underarm (Back): 13.5" / 34 cm. Upper Sleeve Circumference: 17.25 (18.25, 18.25, 18.25, 19.25) (19.25, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5)” / 43.5 (46.5, 46.5, 46.5, 49) (49, 52, 52, 54.5) cm. Sleeve Length: 15.25" / 39 cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 12) balls of Soft by Isager, 56% baby alpaca, 44% organic Pima cotton, 137 yds / 125 m – 50 g, in the colourway E2s. Or approx. 865 (940, 1005, 1170, 1250) (1330, 1400, 1475, 1570) yds / 790 (860, 920, 1070, 1140) (1215, 1280, 1350, 1435) m of bulky-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Snefnug by CaMaRose, Poppy by Sandnes Garn or Ballerina Chunky Mohair by Sandnes Garn. Needle: US 10 / 6 mm at least 32" / 80 cm circular needles. Notions: 1 stitch marker, waste yarn or stitch holder. **GAUGE** 11 sts x 28 rounds and rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in 2 x 1 Brioche Stitch, after blocking. **NOTES** The sweater is worked from top down in 2 x 1 Brioche St, starting with the back shoulders, which are shaped with German Short Rows then joined to form a V-neck. Once the back is complete, stitches are picked up along the cast-on edge to work the fronts, which are also shaped then joined with a deeper V-neck. The front body is slightly narrower and shorter than the back. Turn the piece inside out and seam the sides together under the arms. Stitches are then picked up around the armholes, and the sleeves are worked in 2 x 1 Brioche St in the round, down to a 2 x 1 Rib cuff.