Smirr is a cozy, oversized sweater or sweater dress with a relaxed, boxy fit and a deep V-neck. Choose between sweater or dress length and short or long sleeves to make a version that suits your style. Optional simple stripes add a graphic pop of color and make it easy to customize with your own color palette. The dress version has a subtle cocoon shape, with a little extra volume through the skirt before gently tapering toward the hem.

The pattern is knit from the top down, starting with the back worked flat to the armhole split. Stitches are then picked up for each shoulder and worked to the neck join, and the front is worked to the armhole split. The front and back are joined to work the remainder of the body in the round. For the dress version, a larger needle is used after the upper section to create a looser drape and a little extra width through the skirt, with gentle decreases near the hem creating the soft cocoon shape. Stitches are then picked up around the neckline for the folded collar, and the sleeves are worked in the round with instructions for either short or long sleeves.

The large gauge makes Smirr a relatively quick and fun knit, whether you choose the sweater or the full cozy dress.

SIZES

Measurements given are for the finished garment. Smirr is designed to fit with 8-12”/20.5-30.5 cm of positive ease at the chest. See Schematic for full fit details.

**Chest Circumference (finished garment):

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8}**

42 (46, 50, 54, 58) {62, 66, 70}”

106.5 (117, 127, 137, 147.5) {157.5, 167.5, 178} cm

MATERIALS

Yarn:

The Lamb & Kid

Birdie DK

90% Baby Suri Alpaca/ 10% Silk

246 yards / 225 meters per 100g

Colors used in sample:

C1: Wish You Were Here (light blue)

C2: Balsamic (dark grey)

C3: Heirloom (orange red)

C4: Waverly (golden brown)

Yardage:

See yardage information included

Needles:

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

Ribbing: US 7 /4.5 mm

Needle A: US 9 /5.5 mm

Needle B: US 10.5 /6.5 mm

Notions:

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

GAUGE

12 sts and 20 rounds/rows = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm in stockinette on Needle A after blocking.

10 sts and 16 rounds = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm in stockinette on Needle B after blocking.

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