Albina is a simple, classic summer sweater knit from the bottom up. The body is worked in the round, then the fronts and backs are split for the sleeves and worked flat. The shoulders are then joined, and sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. Finally, collar stitches are picked up and worked.

Albina is knit in Ritual Dyes Undine DK - a cotton/linen blend perfect for warm weather garments (or similar yarn) in a fairly loose gauge to create a drapey, comfortable fabric for warmer weather. The fit is oversized in the body and more fitted in the sleeves and can be easily adjusted for different sleeve and body length preferences.

I designed this pattern with a trip to Italy in mind, and was the perfect stylish layer for my travels!

**SIZES**

Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 8-10”/20.5-25.5 cm of positive ease at the chest. See Schematic for full fit details.

Chest Circumference:

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

38 (42.25, 46.5, 50.5, 54.75, 59){63.25, 67.5, 71.5, 75.75}”

96.5 (107.5, 118, 128.5, 139, 150){160.5, 171.5, 182, 192.5} cm

**MATERIALS

Yarn:**

Ritual Dyes Undine DK

(dk weight; 60% Organic Cotton/ 40% Linen; 273 yards/250 meters per 100 g skein)

Colors used in sample:

MC: Natural

CC: Flax

**Yardage:**

Note - yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modification.

C1: 645 (716, 786, 857, 928, 999) {1069, 1148, 1211, 1282} yards

[590 (654, 718, 783, 848, 913) {978, 1049, 1107, 1171} meters

Skeins: 3 (3, 3 4, 4, 4) {4, 5, 5, 5}

C2: 388 (430, 472, 515, 557, 600) {642, 690, 727, 770} yards

[354 (393, 431, 471, 510, 548) {587, 630, 665, 704} meters]

Skeins: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) {3, 3, 3, 3}

**Needles:**

Note - needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm

Main: US 5/3.75 mm

**Notions:**

Stitch marker(s), scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

**GAUGE**

19 sts and 28 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette fabric on main needle after blocking.

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