Laredo is knit top down with raglan increases. Once the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves are divided and worked separately. The back opening is created by casting off stitches and casting on new ones using the backwards loop method. The hem and cuff of the body and sleeves are picked up after casting off and worked on the WS to create a decorative BO edge and hem in reverse stockinette on the RS. Designed to be a slightly cropped summer sweater, length may be added to the body if desired. If you choose to lengthen the garment, please purchase extra yarn.

YARN: The Fibre Co. Savannah (50% wool, 20% cotton, 15% linen, 15% soya; 160 yds/50gm skein): Natural 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins.
GAUGE: 22 sts + 30 rnds = 4” 10 cm in St st, after blocking.
NEEDLES: 1 – 24” 60 cm US 7 4.5 mm circular and set dpns.
NOTIONS: 4 stitch markers, stitch holders or smooth waste yarn of comparable gauge, tapestry needle.
SIZE: 32.75 (36.25, 41.5, 44.25, 48, 52.25)” 83.25 (92, 105.5, 112.5, 122, 132.75) cm finished bust. Sweater is designed to be worn with 2” (5 cm) of positive ease. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.
SKILLS: Knitting, purling, picking up stitches, increases, decreases.