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Halu sweater is knit top down in the round and features a subtle front and back V-neck shaped neckline which transitions to circular lace yoke design. Short rows are worked after the yoke chart for a comfortable fit, and instructions are included for adjusting the body length as preferred. The sleeves feature lace at the cuff which can be omitted if preferred.

I used Cosy Posy Yarn Co. Posh (fingering weight) held together with Fluff (Suri alpaca/silk blend) for a fluffy, romantic version. Thank you for another fun collaboration, Antonella!!

Some testers chose to use a single strand of DK and that worked beautifully as well!

The wonderful Betsy Ioannou has compiled a list of alternative yarn options (thank you, Betsy!!) as Cosy Posy may be difficult to find depending on your location. Some of these were used by testers, some are just yarns we are familiar with and can recommend!

Fuzzy Options
Julie Asselin Anatolia
Woolberry Berry Suri
FDF Oh Dang
FDF Mighty Mo
Kim Dyes Yarn Meringue Fluff (suri)
Moondrake Suri Silk Cloud
Magpie Feather (mohair)
Knitpicks Aloft (mohair)
Berroco Aerial (mohair)
Drops Kid Silk (mohair)
Sandnes Garn Tynne Silk & Mohair (mohair)
Biches & Bûches Le Petit Mohair and Silk
Ritual Dyes Suri
La Bien Aimée Mohair Silk
LBA Kumo (suri)
Julie Asselin Anatolia (mohair)
Purl Soho Brume (mohair)

Fingering Weight options
FDF Foxy Lady
FDF Moon Sisters
Kim Dyes Yarn Filo (mcn)
Magpie Swanky Sock
Moondrake MCN Fingering Wt.
KnitPicks Gloss or Stroll
Drops Fabel
Ritual Dyes Maiden
Sandnes Garn Sunday
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine
Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool
Woolberry Berry Cashmere (mcn)
LBA Super Sock
Julie Asselin Fino or Leizu Fingering
Purl Soho Linen Quill

DK (held single)
La Bien Aimée Merino DK
Woolfolk Stra
Louet Eastport Alpaca
De Rerum Natura Penelope DK
Drops Soft Tweed DK
Berroco Cambria DK
KnitPicks Swish DK
KnitPicks City Tweed
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday or Smart
Jupiter Moon Dromedary DK

MATERIALS
Yarn:
A:
Cosy Posy Yarn Co
Posh (80% SW Merino/ 10% cashmere/ 10% nylon)
420 yards 384 meters 115 grams
Fingering Weight
B:
Cosy Posy Yarn Co
Fluff (74% Baby Suri Alpaca/ 26% silk)
328 yards 300 meters 50 grams
Lace Weight

Color used in sample:
Weathered

Yarn A and B are held together throughout. DK can be substituted if you prefer a version without mohair.

Needles:
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge. Some knitters also find that they require different sizes for colorwork and stockinette knitting to get the same gauge.
Ribbing: US 3 3.25 mm
Main: US 5 3.75 mm

Notions: Stitch Markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
Stockinette: 19 sts and 26 rounds = 4” 10 cm in stockinette and lace on main needles after blocking

Ribbing: 22 sts and 36 rounds = 4” 10 cm in 1x1 rib on ribbing needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}
Recommended ease: 1-4” 2.5-10 cm of positive ease at the bust. See schematic on page 8 for full fit details.

Sweater shown is size 3 on a 36” 91.5 cm bust with 5.25” 13.5 cm of positive ease

Finished bust circumference: 33 (37, 41.25, 44.75, 49, 52.75) {57.25, 61, 65, 68.75}“ 83.5 (94, 105, 113.5, 124, 133.5) {145.5, 155, 164.5, 174.5} cm

Yardage: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters.

Yarn A: 999 (1124, 1248, 1355, 1486, 1598) {1735, 1847, 1666, 2085} yards 913 (1027, 1141, 1238, 1358, 1461) {1586, 1689, 1797, 1905} meters
Skeins: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) {5, 5, 5, 5}

Yarn B: 981 (1104, 1226, 1331, 1459, 1570) {1705, 1815, 1931 2048} yards 897 (1009, 1221, 1216, 1334, 1435) {1558, 1659, 1765, 1872} meters
Skeins: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) {6, 6, 6, 7}