Sea sweater

**This pattern is written in English.** Finished Bust: 95 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm / 37.5 (39.5, 43.5, 47.5, 51, 55)” Suggested ease: 20 cm/ 8” Model is wearing size M. This sweater is knitted from the top-down. You can choose neck shape, turtle-neck or mock turtle-neck. The hem, there are 6 button holes in the 2 slits but ignoring the buttonhole allows you to choose one with no buttonhole. Find your favorite combination of the yarn, color, neck shape, and buttons or slits! **Yarn** 790 (880, 1035, 1140, 1315, 1420) m / 865 (965, 1130, 1250, 1445, 1555) yards of Aran weight yarn. The sample is shown in Woolfolk TOV (158 m / 173 yards per 100 g / 3.53 ounces 100 % Merino Wool) 5, (6, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins, color T00 (white) **Needles** One each 80 cm / 32” and 40 cm / 16” circular needle in size US 9 / 5.5 mm. Adjust needle size if necessary to get gauge. **Notions** Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or waste yarn, 6 buttons (samples are 21 mm). **Gauge** 16.5 stitches and 25 rounds – 10 cm / 4” in pattern with size US 9 / 5.5 mm needle (after blocking).