The Design
“So soft coziness.”
This quick-to-knit sweater is a go-to for your casual wardrobe—airy, lightweight, and super comfy! Loose ribbing at the hem gives it a lived-in look, while its straight sides give it a relaxed silhouette. This cozy simplicity allows for some fun with your yarn choices—whether you strand several lace-weights together or pick one, pretty aran-weight!
We knit this version of the Easy Relaxed Pullover in perhaps the softest yarn in Isager’s range—Soft. This aran-weight yarn has a chainette-style strand made of organic Pima cotton blown through with downy alpaca fibers. The result is a lightweight, airy yarn with a gentle, velvety halo! Soft is a great choice for knitters who love a fluffy look, but find fuzzy mohair yarns a little too ticklish. With a pretty color palette of sweet accents and natural neutrals, Soft is a beautiful addition to any knitter’s basket.
The Details
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 approx. bust ease: 10–14"/25.5–35.5cm.
YARN
5 (6, 7, 8) skeins (136 yds/125m each); Or approx. 690 (780, 860, 950) yds/631 (713, 786, 869)m of a similar chunky-weight yarn held single throughout.
Shown in size Medium in color E8s.
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), so you can knit off of needle from either end; or you can use waste yarn.
Darning needle to finish.
GAUGE
14 sts/20 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.