Apricity

The Apricity Sweater showcases an all-over lace and cable pattern, combining elegance with comfort. Designed for DK-weight yarn, this casual sweater features a beautifully intricate stitch pattern that seamlessly blends lace and cables. The slightly dropped shoulder line is shaped with short rows in the ribbing, adding a subtle touch of refinement.

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SIZING: #sizeinclusive
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Recommended ease approx. 8-12" / 20-30 cm.
To fit bust sizes: 28.75-32.5 (35.5-39.5, 42.25-46, 49-53, 55.75-59.5, 62.5-66.5)" / 73-83 (90-100, 107-117, 124-134, 141-151, 159-169) cm.
Shown in size 2 with approx. 12" / 30 cm positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

A: Bust Circumference:
41 (48, 55, 61.75, 68.5, 75.5)" / 103 (120, 137, 154, 171, 189) cm.
B: Upper arm circumference (or desired):
15 (16.5, 19, 21.25, 23.5, 29.25)" / 38 (42, 48, 54, 60, 74) cm
C: Armhole depth (or desired length):
7.5 (8.5, 9.5, 10.75, 12, 14.75)" / 19 (21, 24, 27, 30, 37) cm
D: Total body length from back neck (or desired length):
Approx. 20" / 50 cm
E: Neck circumference
18.75 (18.75, 18.75, 25.5, 25.5, 25.5)" / 48 (48, 48, 65, 65, 65) cm
F: Drop shoulder depth
2.75" / 7 cm
G: Sleeve length (or desired length):
18 (18, 18, 16, 16, 16)" / 45 (45, 45, 40, 40, 40) cm

MATERIALS:
YARN:
Gepard Pura Lana (50 % alpaca, 50 % merino, 50 g / 1.75 oz / 125 yds / 115 m / skein). You need approx.: 9 (10, 12, 13, 15, 19) skeins or 1027 (1188, 1427, 1591, 1831, 2251) yds / 944 (1093, 1312, 1463, 1685, 2071) m of dk-weight yarn. The sample is knitted in colorway 330 (wine red).

NOTE These yardages are calculated for the given total body and sleeve length. If you make longer sleeves or body, prepare with more yarn.

NEEDLES:
US 6 / 4 mm circular needle (min. length 32" / 80 cm) for body and sleeves AND DPNs if preferred 
US 4 / 3.5 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needle (min. length 32" / 80 cm) for ribbing 
Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle, cable needle, stitch markers (4)

GAUGE:
21 sts and 24 rows = 4 x 4" / 10 x 10 cm in pattern stitch with (US 6 / 4 mm) needles