The colorful Espedito sweater, knitted with textured stripes, was inspired by the work of Mestre Espedito Seleiro, a Brazilian artist famous for his leather shoes, bags, saddles, and jackets. Espedito is a great stash-busting project, as you can use as many or as few colors as you wish. Another interesting variation would be to combine not only different colors but also different textures.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

Recommended ease 2–6” / 5–15 cm of positive ease.

Finished measurements
Chest circumference: 36 (44, 52, 60, 68)“ / 91 (112, 132, 152, 173) cm.
Body length from underarm to hem: 10.5 (10.5, 10.5, 11, 11)” / 26 (26, 26, 27, 27) cm.
Yoke depth: 7 (7.75, 8.5, 9.75, 11.25)“ / 18 (19.5, 21, 25, 28) cm.
Neckline circumference: 17.5 (19.25, 20.5, 22.5, 24)” / 45 (49, 52, 57, 61) cm.
Upper arm circumference: 12 (12, 16, 20, 24)“ / 30.5 (30.5, 41, 51, 61) cm.
Cuff circumference: 8.75 (9.5, 11, 12, 13)” / 22 (24, 28, 30.5, 32.5) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 17 (17.75, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25)“ / 43 (45, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5) cm.
Total length: 17.5 (18.25, 19, 21, 22.25)” / 44.5 (46, 48, 53, 57) cm.

Materials
Yarn
MC 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Ambra.

Or approx. 103 (122, 156, 199, 239) yds / 94 (111, 142, 181, 218) m of sport weight yarn.

CC1 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Luna.

Or approx. 164 (194, 249, 316, 381) yds / 150 (177, 227, 288, 347) m of sport weight yarn.

CC2 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Zafferano.

Or approx. 169 (200, 256, 326, 392) yds / 155 (183, 235, 298, 359) m of sport weight yarn.

CC3 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Rosaspina.

Or approx. 167 (197, 253, 321, 386) yds / 160 (189, 242, 308, 371) m of sport weight yarn.

CC4 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Scirocco.

Or approx. 175 (207, 265, 337, 406) yds / 160 (189, 242, 308, 371) m of sport weight yarn.

CC5 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Alba.

Or approx. 175 (207, 265, 337, 406) yds / 160 (189, 242, 308, 371) m of sport weight yarn.

CC6 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Sorbetto.

Or approx. 178 (210, 269, 342, 412) yds / 163 (192, 246, 313, 377) m of sport weight yarn.

Needles
US 3 / 3.25 mm and US 6 / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles (and a set of DPNs if not working with Magic Loop Method); US 6 / 4 mm
24” / 60 cm circular needles; US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles. Or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
20 sts x 46 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in st pattern, after blocking.