Ocean Breeze Sweater

The ocean breeze sweater is knit from the bottom up, with the arms cast on separately and sewn into the armhole in the end. Its “oversize” style makes it a very comfortable daily wear that matches with jeans as well as tighter skirts, which will underline its width. Keep in mind when choosing your yarn to opt for light material that will drape gently around the body. The pattern is very simple and accessible even for beginning knitters as it offers a variety of options regarding length, neckline and finishing techniques.

Sizes

2XS, XS (S, M, L) [XL, 2XL, 3XL]

BUST CIRC.: 81; 86 (91; 96; 101) [106; 111; 116] cm / 32; 34 (36; 38; 40) [42; 44; 46]”

BUST CIRC.: 130; 135 (140; 145; 150) [155; 160; 155] cm / 51.25; 53.25 (55.25; 57.25; 59.25) [61.25; 63.25; 65.25]”

Needle size

Circular needle 4 mm (US 6), 60-80 cm (24-32”) in length

Double-pointed needles 4 mm (US 6) for sleeves

Tension / gauge

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 21 sts x 29 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needle (US 6)

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 31 sts x 28 rows in twisted rib stitch on 4 mm needle (US 6)

Materials

1 thread fingering weight yarn combined with 1 thread mohair

Yarn used in model :

Retrosaria Rosapomar MONDIM (100% fine Portuguese wool), 385 m / 421 yards // 100 g

– 3, 4  (4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 5] skeins

Gepard Garn Kidseta (70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Silk) 210 m / 230 yards // 50 g

– 6, 6 (7, 7, 7) [8, 8, 9] skeins

Meters: 1140; 1231 (1326; 1358; 1484) [1610; 1673; 1799] of each yarn

Yardage: 1247; 1347 (1451; 1486; 1623) [1761; 1830; 1968] of each yarn

2 markers  /  Stitch holder or scrap yarn  / Tapestry needle