The Dune Sweater is a sweater with both a classic and retro feel, while being incredibly cozy thanks to a blend of cashmere and merino wool. The concept for Dune was inspired by a tone-on-tone color palette, using two wool blends that harmoniously mix to represent the two sides of a dune. The pattern features a V-neck with flared sleeves and I-cord finishes for a clean, polished look. This design can be knit with different wool blends, depending on your yarn stash or mood. The sweater is knit from the top down in a raglan construction.
In collaboration with La Maillerie
 
SIZES: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL.
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 86 (93) 101 (109) 116 (127) 142 (149) 167 cm 34 (37) 40 (43-1/2) 46-1/2 (49-1/2) 56 (59-1/2) 66 inches.
SWEATER LENGTH: 25.5 (26.5) 27.5 (28.5) 29.5 (30.5) 31.5 (32.5) 33.5 cm 10 (10-1/2) 11 (11-1/4) 11-1/2 (11-3/4) 12 (12-1/4) 12-1/2 inches measured from underarm.
GAUGE: 22 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round with 3.75mm needles.
NEEDLES: 3.75 mm US 5 / 3.25 mm US 3, 30, 40, 80 OR 100 cm 12, 16, 32 OR 40 inches.
MATERIAL: 250 (250) 275 (300) 325 (350) 375 (400) 425 g of Knitting for Olive merino, yardage: 250m per 50g AND 175 (200) 225 (250) 275 (300) 325 (350) 375 g of Knitting for Olive compatible cashmere, yardage: 150m per 25g. The sample is knit in merino (Robin color) and compatible cashmere (Wild Berries color).
Other yarn options: 995 (1025) 1075 (1150) 1200 (1300) 1350 (1450) 1500 meters of fingering-weight yarn held double with mohair, or a sport or light DK weight yarn that matches gauge. Please note that yardage may vary with different yarn choices. If you decide to combine two yarns, the yardage applies to each strand.
NOTIONS: Tapestry needle, stitch markers.
 
SIZE GUIDE
The Dune Sweater is designed to have about 10-15 cm 4-6 inches of positive ease, meaning it will be 10-15 cm 4-6 inches larger than your bust circumference. If you have a fuller bust, I recommend using your high bust measurement.
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed for a bust circumference of 74-80 (82-87) 91-96 (98-101) 102-109 (111-116) 122-128 (130-134) 147-152 cm 30-31 (32-34) 35-37 (38-40) 41-43 (44-46) 49-51 (52-54) 58-60 inches, with the finished garment measuring 86 (93) 101 (109) 116 (127) 142 (149) 167 cm 34 (37) 40 (43-1/2) 46-1/2 (49-1/2) 56 (59-1/2) 66 inches.
If you are between sizes, I recommend sizing up.
The model in the photo is wearing a size S for a high bust circumference of 81 cm 32 inches, with 12 cm 5 inches of positive ease.
 
CONSTRUCTION EXPLANATION
The first step is to work the back and shoulders of the sweater using raglan increases. You will begin by casting on the necessary stitches for the upper back, then knit flat, making increases to shape the shoulders and neckline. The body is then knit in the round and can be finished either with 1x1 ribbing or a folded hem, according to your preference. The sleeve stitches are picked up at the armholes, knit in the round, and finished with an I-cord edging. Finally, the neckline stitches are picked up and bound off.