The Kākā Sweater is a cropped V-neck sweater with a relaxed fit, drop shoulders, and graphic lacework on the front. It is suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters

It is worked from the bottom up in the round to the armholes. The front and back are then worked separately to the shoulders. Shoulder shaping is formed by simply increasing the width of the front and back as you work the piece from the underarms to the shoulder seams. It is seamed only at the shoulders. Stitches are then picked up to form the band of the neck. The sleeves are worked top-down by picking up stitches at the armhole.

Sizing
Size 0
To fit bust: 71-76 cm (28-30 inches)
Finished bust (incl ease): 93 cm (37 inches) 
Back finished length: 43 cm (17 inches)
Size 1 
To fit bust: 79-84 cm (31-33 inches) 
Finished bust (incl ease): 100 cm (39 inches)
Back finished length: 44 cm (17 inches)
Size 2 
To fit bust: 87-92 cm (34-36 inches)
Finished bust (incl ease): 109 cm (43 inches)
Back finished length: 46 cm (18 inches) 
Size 3 
To fit bust: 97-102 cm (38-40 inches)
Finished bust (incl ease): 120 cm (47 inches)
Back finished length: 49 cm (19 inches)
Size 4 
To fit bust: 107-112 cm (42-44 inches)
Finished bust (incl ease): 129 cm (51 inches) 
Back finished length: 51 cm (20 inches)
Size 5 
To fit bust: 117-122 cm (46-48 inches)
Finished bust (incl ease): 138 cm (54 inches)
Back finished length: 53 cm (21 inches)
Size 6 
To fit bust: 127-132 cm (50-52 inches)
Finished bust (incl ease): 148 cm (58 inches)
Back finished length: 55 cm (22 inches)

Yarn
It requires an Aran gauge yarn (18-19 stitches and 22-24 rows per 10 cm / 4 inches), for a speedier knit. As we designed it for summer, we have recommended cotton, such as Scheepjes Cahlista or Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton. However, it can also be worked in alternative fibres. Some 4 ply cotton yarns can also be used held double, such as Rowan Summerlite 4ply.

Approximate yardage:
Size 0  650 m (710 yards) 
Size 1  715 m (780 yards)
Size 2  810 m (880 yards) 
Size 3  930 m (1015 yards)
Size 4  1060 m (1160 yards)
Size 5  1190 m (1300 yards)
Size 6  1300 m (1430 yards