BIG SKY

Design Lisa Renner

This sweater is like a giant hug. An oversized sweater with plenty of extra width. It is knitted from the top down with increases at 8 points. The neckline is worked in brioche stitch, while the rest is in stockinette stitch. The sleeve edges and the bottom edge are folded hems.

Difficulty level 2 (1-5)

Sizes 34 (36, 38, 40, 42) (44, 46, 48, 50, 52)

To fit chest circumference 84 (88, 92, 96, 100) (108, 118, 128, 138, 148) cm.

Actual chest circumference 118 (125, 128, 135, 142) (146, 153, 160, 170, 174) cm.

Length 52 (54, 56, 58, 60) (62, 65, 67, 70, 72) cm.

Yarn 1 Chunky Mohair from Painters’ Yarn. 78% kid mohair, 13% merino, 9% nylon. 100g/200m

Yarn 1 usage 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.

Yarn 2 Silky Mohair from Painters’ Yarn. 72% kid mohair, 28% mulberry silk. 50g/420m (or leftover yarn)

Yarn 2 usage 15 (15, 15, 20, 20) (25, 25, 30, 30, 35) grams.

Needles Circular needles 7 & 8 mm. And 8 stitch markers.

The photo shows size 38 in color Icy Water.