The arrival of the early signs of spring is already visible here in Ireland. Even though you can’t smell the spring yet (the earthy aroma of plants and rain), the prospect of fresh, warm weather got me thinking about the lighter outfits. “Breathable” was designed with capricious spring weather in mind.

The pattern is worked in rounds from the top down. It is suitable for advanced (adventurous) beginners: knit, k2tog, purl, skp, sk2p, yo.

Finishes measurements:

XXS - around chest (girth) 25.4cm/10in; back length 19.5cm/7.7in
XS - around chest (girth) 30.5cm/12in; back length 23.8cm/9.4in
S - around chest (girth) 35.6cm/14in; back length 31cm/12.2in
M - around chest (girth) 40.6cm/16in; back length 36.5cm/14.4in
L - around chest (girth) 47cm/18.5in; back length 45cm/17.7in
XL - around chest (girth) 56cm/22in; back length 52cm/20.5in

Materials/Tools:

• DK weight yarn (11 wpi): 2XS - 54m/59yd; XS - 71m/77yd; S - 115m/125yd; M - 153m/167yd; L - 226m/247yd; XL - 294m/321yd;
• Double pointed needles (for sizes 2XS, XS, S) or circular needle (40 cm for sizes M, L, XL): 3.0 mm (US 2 1/2) or size to obtain gauge
• Marker
• Tapestry needle

All measurements and quantities are approximate