Spring has sprung in the Washington, D.C. region, and there’s no putting that particular genie back in the bottle. Warmer days are here to stay, and fresh flowers bloom around every corner (including the lovely cherry blossoms that graced us with their beauty last week).

D.C. is shown to its best advantage this time of year, and we yarnistas find ourselves outside as much as the weather allows. The Matilda tee is the perfect weekend walking-around sweater. A little bit of lace gives a playfully feminine effect to the color blocking. Knit in WoolDreamers Saona, it’s the perfect 3 season sweater. Saona is a blend of cotton and wool, offering the temperature-regulating effects of merino alongside one of our favorite warm-weather fibers. Knit bottom up to the short rows that shape the neckline, with the lace joined via a three-needle bind-off, this sweater is a welcoming design for even adventurous beginners. Come check out what color combo suits you best!

Matilda

Finished Measurements

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

• 92.75 (101.75, 109, 117.25, 125.5) 132.75, 141.75, 149, 158.25, 165.5 cm/36.5 (40, 43, 46.25, 49.5) 52.25, 55.75, 58.75, 62.25, 65.25”
• Horizontal Bust Dart Sizes (X, Y, Z) Adding 2.5 (5, 7.5) cm / 1 (2, 3)” length to the front.

Note: recommended to be worn with 5-15 cm / 2-6” of positive ease at the bust.

Yarn

We recommend WoolDreamers Saona (50% Andalusian Cotton, 50% Merino Entrefino and Manchego Wool) [220 metres / 240 yards per 50 g]

• MC: 425 (470, 500, 540, 575) 610, 650, 685, 725, 760 metres / 465 (515, 550, 590, 630) 670, 715, 750, 795, 835 yards
• CC: 185 (200, 220, 240, 265) 280, 305, 320, 370, 390 metres / 205 (220, 240, 265, 290) 310, 335, 350, 405, 430 yards.

Needles and Notions

Gauge

22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round in stockinette stitch, and flat in lace pattern, after blocking)