The yarn is held doubled throughout this project to make a light and airy garment on larger needles.
Finished Size: 13 (14¾, 16¼, 17¾, 19½, 21)" back width and 27 (28½, 32¾, 30¼, 35¾, 38¼)" long. Sweater shown measures 14¾" and is intended to be worn with fronts loosely overlapped.
Yarn: Louet Euroflax Sport (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #58 burgundy, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles: Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Waste yarn or large stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle; two ¾" buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge: 15 sts and 19 rows = 4" in St st with yarn doubled on smaller needle, after blocking; 15 sts and 19 rows = 4" in dewdrop patt with yarn doubled on smaller needle, after blocking.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2011.