White Mountains by Midori Hirose Yarn Kit

White Mountains is a simple yet unique raglan sweater. I borrowed the name from Lefka Ori, white mountains in Greece.

The sweater is worked from the top down seamlessly. The deep raglan and slightly oversized body contribute to its relaxed silhouette. The top of the sleeves form triangles, and the raglan lines flowing from the top vertex draw curves thanks to body and sleeve increases worked at different rates. The underside of sleeves also curves with decreases worked at short intervals in the upper portion. The lower portion is, on the contrary, knitted straight, which allows you to easily adjust the lengths. Anyway, take advantage of the top-down construction and try on your sweater in progress to adjust the body and sleeve lengths to your liking. The neckline comes with 4 variations, so that you can knit your personal sweater.

Sizes

2XS (XS, S, M1)(M2, L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished bust circumference: 111.5(115.5, 120, 124.5)(130, 135.5, 143, 148.5)(154.5, 164.5, 174.5, 183) cm / 44(45,5, 47.25, 49)(51.25, 53.25, 56.25, 58.5)(60.75, 64.75, 68.75, 72)”

Designed to fit with 34 cm / 13.25“ of positive ease.

Midori knitted sample 4 (the crew neck version) in the following yarn held double : Lanivendole A Chic Blend (60% Abruzzese Wool, 20% Alpaca, 20% Mohair in the colour Burrasca held with Lanivendole A Stormy Blend (70% Brogna Wool, 30% Alpaca in the colour Luce.

Sample 4 (crew neck):

3 (4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6, 7) skeins of Lanivendole A Chic Blend (60% Abruzzese Wool, 20% Alpaca, 20% Mohair; 225 meters/50g), colorway Burrasca

3 (4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6, 7) skeins of Lanivendole A Stormy Blend (70% Brogna Wool, 30% Alpaca; 225 meters/50g), colorway Luce. Both yarns are held together throughout the pattern.

Or you could choose your own two colours from the beautiful palette of colours available in the Lanivendole A Chic Blend and A Stormy Blend.

Gauge

14 sts x 22 rows = 10 cm /4“, with main needle in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

17 sts x 29 rows = 10 cm /4“, with small ribbing needle in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.

Needles

You need 3 circular needles:

A. a main needle 6 mm / US 10 / JP 13
B. a middle ribbing needle for hem and cuff ribbing 5 mm / US 8 / JP 10 and
C. a small ribbing needle for neck ribbing or funnel neck 4.5 mm / US 7 /JP 8.

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