This sweater features a softer take on the traditional shibori look with a subtly mottled surface inspired by natural minerals. Create this sweater’s intricate color patterning by dyeing with a dark blue dye on a light blue yarn.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 44 (48.5, 51.5, 56.5, 59.5)“ bust circumference, to fit bust sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)”. Sample shown measures 44”, modeled with 12” ease.

Yarn Patons Silk Bamboo (distributed by Spinrite) (70% bamboo, 30% silk; 102 yd / 2.2 oz): sea, 11 (13, 14, 15, 16) balls.

Hook Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Removable stitch markers; yarn needle; 2 sachets Dylon Fabric Hand Dye in Navy Blue; 10 yd waste yarn; glass or plastic marbles, 12; rubber bands, 12.

Gauge 17 sts and 6 rows = 4” in panel patt; 18 sts and 10 rnds = 4” in post st patt with larger hook.

Notes Front and back panels are worked from side to side separately, then blocked and dyed using blue-on-blue dyeing method (instructions included in magazine). Panel edgings and sleeves are then added, and sleeves are worked in the round from the shoulder toward the cuff.