This quick-to-knit sweater is airy and lightweight. Loose ribbing at the hem and cuffs gives it a lived-in look. Holding three strands of lace-weight yarn together—two mohair, one smooth—we chose high contrast colors for a smudgy marl. Closer tones will render a soft, pretty wash of color for a more tonal look.

Yarn

Approx. 690 (780, 860, 950) yds/631(713, 786, 869)m each of three lace-weight yarns (2 mohair, 1 smooth) held together throughout.

Marled Version shown:

Two strands of Rowan Kidsilk Haze (229 yds/210m per skein),

Color 634,

One strand of Rowan Fine Lace (437 yds/400m per skein),

Color 934, held together throughout.

Blonde model is wearing size L with 11”/28cm bust ease. Brunette model is wearing size L with 20”/ 51cm bust ease.

Needles & notions

US 10 (6mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.

US 9 (5.5mm) 16”/40cm circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.

1 stitch marker

12 locking markers

4 spare circular needles (gauge size or smaller); or you can use waste yarn.

Darning needle to finish.

Gauge

14 sts/20 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Finished sizes

Sizes: S (M, L, XL). Details given for S; larger sizes in parentheses ( ).

Finished bust: 42 (48, 54, 60)“/107 (122, 137, 152)cm.

To fit bust: 28–32 (34–38, 40–44, 46–50)”/ 71–81 (86.5–96.5, 102–112, 117–127)cm, with 10–14”/25.5–35.5cm bust ease.

Note

Errata: In patterns dated before April 12, 2023 there is an error in the ‘Sleeves’ section on page 6. After working the final decrease, the following row should read:

Next row (WS): Change to smaller needle;K1, P1; repeat between * to end.*