Bowen is that essential multi-season wardrobe staple that every closet needs. Toss it on over jeans and a t-shirt, or layer it over a dress—Bowen brings out the best in anything you pair it with.

The open-front design features set-in sleeves that are worked from the top, asymmetric armhole shaping to keep the sweater sitting nicely on the shoulders, an optional split or solid hem, and an applied neckband with a clever double-knit edge.

Worked at an open gauge, Bowen is a quick and rewarding knit!

Finished measurements
Bust circumference, as if in the round
32½ (35½, 38½, 40½, 44, 47½, 50, 54½, 57½, 60½)“
[82.5 (90, 98, 103, 112, 120.5, 127, 138.5, 146, 153.5) cm]

Fronts do not meet at center. The circumference listed above is two times the back width, and is intended to help choose a size to knit.

Ease
Suggested ease at bust: - 1” to + 2½“ [- 2.5 to +6.5 cm],
at upper arm: + 1 to 2” [+ 2.5 to 5 cm]

Sample is shown in size 40½, worn with 2½“ [6.5 cm] of positive ease at bust, 1” [2.5 cm] at upper arm.

Yarn
Quince & Co. Kestrel, 100% organic linen; 76 yd [70 m] per 50 g skein; in colorway Ash;

9 (9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins; or

620 (640, 690, 770, 810, 870, 930, 1010, 1070, 1150) yds
[570 (590, 630, 700, 740, 800, 850, 920, 980, 1050) m]
of an Aran weight yarn.

If substituting a wool yarn, yardage requirements may be 10 to 15% higher.

Need help? If you have questions about Bowen— or just want to share your progress—please visit the Bowen discussion thread in the Blue Bee Knits group.