This ease-fit sweater features top-down, drop-shoulder design.
The simple intarsia along the sides of the garment creates intriguing colour combination when in motion.
Brushed Alpaca and Lace silk mohair are blended to achieve a bright and lightweight feel.
The body and sleeve lengths can be easily modified.

► Construction
Begin by casting on from the back of the neck,
knitting the back first while increasing along the shoulder line.
Pick up stitches from the shoulder to form a round neckline and knit down to the chest.
Join the front and back of the garment, and this is where intarsia is applied. Video tutorial links are provided so beginners can easily follow along with intarsia.

I suggest completing the neckband before the body, as it helps when fitting and determining the length. Once the body is finished, pick up stitches from the armhole and knit the sleeves. Intarsia is also incorporated on the inside of the sleeves, connecting to the side of the body.

► Skill Level : 2/5

► Size directions : 1 (2, 3) (4, 5)
Chest circumference 99 (109, 117) (127.5, 137) cm
Sample size is 2.

► Needles :
5.0 mm (US8) 32 or 40” circular needles, 16” circular needle or a set of 5 double pointed needles
4.5 mm (US7) 32”, 16” circular needle or a set of double pointed needles
(Option for a snugger fit) 4.0 mm (US6) 16” circular needle

► Yarn :
Worst weighted
Heavy Alpaca mohair & Lace Silk mohair held together
Sample yarn info :
Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk & Drops Kid Silk Mohair held together
675 (770, 900) (1000, 1120) meters

► Gauge : 18.5 stitches X 22 rows
equal 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in Stockinette stitch using 5.0 mm (US8),
18 stitches X 26 rows in 2 X 2 Rib stitch using 4.5 mm (US7)
measured after washing and blocking.

► Notions : 3 - 4 markers, a tapestry needle, 4.0 mm crochet hook, 2 bobbins