Ascylla (pronounced UH-silla) is named after one of my ancestors. The colorwork design pays homage to elements present in art and architectural design in ancient cultures in the third and fourth centures of the common era in the Eastern part of what was then the Roman Empire.

This is a fun, enjoyable sweater to make AND wear. It’s meant to be comfortable, with a few inches of positive ease and a relaxed neckline. If you use superwash wool yarn make sure to pick the size closest to your bust size as superwash yarn can have a tendency to grow!

I hope you enjoy your project and your finished sweater!

LEVEL
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Yarn
DK weight yarn
950 (1100, 1250, 1400, 1550, 1700, 1850) yds color A
100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) yds color B

The sample was made with the following:
Hand Dyed Diva DK (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 250 yds/228 m per 115 gr skein
Color A: Turquoise and Sterling
Color B: Harbor View

Ladianne is shown wearing the sample. She is 5’7” tall, weighs approximately 144 lbs, and has a 38 inch bust. She chose to make the 39½. Keep in mind that superwash yarn tends to “grow” when it’s blocked. So Ladianne is wearing this sweater with 3-4 inches of positive ease after blocking.

NEEDLES
US 6 (4 mm) circular needles 16” and 32” long, and needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT GAUGE.
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles 16” and 32” long, and needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round.

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, waste yarn for use as stitch holder, tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch using larger needles, after blocking. Save time by taking time to check gauge.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 35¾ (39½, 43½, 47¼, 51, 54¾, 58¾)”
Back Length: 24½ (25, 25½, 26, 26½, 27, 27½)”
Sample shown is size 43½”.
Intended to be worn with 3-6” ease.