Iria is worked seamlessly from the top down holding two strands of yarn together. First the back, sleeves and neckline are worked back and forth and after the final neckline cast on the jumper is joined to be worked in the round. Raglan increases are worked to final yoke length, where sleeve stitches are placed on hold. A set of short rows and lateral braid is worked at the bust. Body increases create a subtle A-lined shape. Short rows shape the back giving it a slight curve and bit more length than the front. Sleeve stitches are picked up again to work the sleeves in rounds top down. Neckline is worked last. The pattern gives instructions for short and long sleeved version.

Yarn

Long sleeved sample

madelinetosh Prairie (100% Merino, 768 m/ 840 yds per 100 g) in colourway Cardinal 2 (2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Willow & Lark Plume (70% Mohair, 30% Silk, 210 m/230 yds per 25 g) in colourway Poppy 5 (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

Short sleeved sample

Holst Garn Coast (55% Wool, 45% Cotton, 350 m/ 383 yds per 50 g) in colourway Dove 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) skeins
Malabrigo Yarn Lace (100% Merino, 430 m/ 470 yds per 50 g) in colourway Simply Taupe 2 (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins

Needles & notions

4.00 mm/ US 6 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer) circular needle for body or size to meet the gauge

3.25-3.50 mm/ US 3-4 (80 cm/ 24 inches or longer) for lateral braid

stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn

Gauge

22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch, yarn doubled, after blocking with larger needle

Sizes

XS (S, M1, M2) (L, L1, XL, XXL)

Finished bust circumference:

84.5 (90, 94.5, 100) (110, 116.5, 122, 133) cm
33.5 (35.5, 37.5, 39.5) (43.25, 46, 48, 52.25) inches

Suggested ease: approximately 5-10 cm / 2-4 inches