Tarragon is a relaxed fit, drop-shoulder sweater that is a casual essential. It features a split hem that aligns with travelling textural panels that drape over the shoulders. Long, fitted sleeves balance the body of the sweater perfectly.

The sweater is constructed seamlessly from the bottom up. The rib sections are knitted separately, before joining for the body. The body is then knitted in the round until the armholes, then the front and back are knit separately and joined at the shoulders using a three-needle bind-off. The sleeves are picked up and knitted in the round from the armholes to the cuffs.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE
1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

To fit 71-76 81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158 cm (28-30 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62 in) circumference at bust.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (AFTER BLOCKING)
94.5 103.5, 116.5, 127.5, 136.5, 147.5, 160, 171, 180 cm (37.75 41.5, 46.5, 51, 54.5, 59, 64, 68.25, 72 in) circumference at the bust.
Intended to be worn with 20 - 26.5 cm (7.75 - 10.5 in) of positive ease at the bust. The model wears it with 20.5 cm (8 in) of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
The Fibre Co. Luma (50% Wool, 25% Cotton, 15% Cellulose - Linen / Flax, 10% Silk, 125 m (137 yd) per 50g hank) in shade Flax - 8 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 hanks

Estimated yarn requirements: 910 1022, 1179, 1292, 1378, 1530, 1686, 1864, 1960 m (997 1120, 1292, 1416, 1510, 1677, 1847, 2043, 2148 yd)

NEEDLES
3.5mm (US4) 80cm (32 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)
4mm (US6) 80cm (32 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)

EXTRAS
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holders

GAUGE (AFTER BLOCKING)
22 sts and 28 rnds to 10cm (4 in) measured over reverse stockinette using 4mm (US6) needles
Please swatch carefully, as incorrect gauge will cause the sweater to come out the wrong size. The wrong gauge may also cause you to run out of yarn.

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN THIS PATTERN
Alternating Cable Cast-On
German Short Rows
Three-Needle Bind-Off
Tubular Bind-Off