When I was asked to design something for the attendees of the first Laine Retreat, I thought… what would I like to knit if I have to make something while I am relaxing? I would like something with a bit of interest, but mostly something that I don’t have to pay a lot of attention to… Something that has a loose comfortable fit so I am not worried if it’s a little big, or a little small ;)
And something that reminds me of the good weather and the blooming flowers of the Portuguese coast, where the retreat is being held at.
That’s how this sweater was born.
 
SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL). Shown in size M on a 36” bust.
Recommended ease: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) of positive ease.
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
See Schematic on page 7.
Bust circumference: 39¼ (43½, 47½, 52, 56, 60, 64½, 68) inches; 98 (109, 119, 130, 140, 150, 161, 170) cm.
Armhole depth: 5½ (6, 6½, 7, 7¾, 8½, 9¼, 10) inches; 14 (15, 16.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21, 23, 25) cm.
Upper arm circumference: 10¾ ( 12¼, 13, 14¾, 16½, 17¾, 18½, 19½) inches; 27.5 (31, 33, 38, 41.5, 45.5, 47, 49) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 18 inches; 45 cm.
Length from underarm to hem at back: 17¼, (17½, 18½, 18½, 19¼, 20, 20¾, 20¾) inches, 43 (44, 46, 46, 48, 50, 52, 52) cm.
 
MATERIALS
Yarn: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins Blithe Sport by Walk Collection (100% organic merino; 350 yards 320 m/100g) or approx. 1120 (1225, 1330, 1470, 1575, 1680, 1820, 1925) yards 1020 (1120, 1215, 1345, 1440, 1535, 1665, 1760) m of Sport weight yarn. The sample was made using colorway Pink Poison.
Needles: US 2½ (3 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles.
Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.
 
GAUGE
21.5 st and 30 rows to 4” (10cm) in Stockinette St on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles.