Ilo Sweater by Novita Design Studio

Craft: Knitting

Seamlessly worked from the top down, this raglan sweater is a trusted piece worth investing in. The clean, unhurried lines of the Ilo Sweater give space for the luxurious material to take centre stage, while Novita Edith silk mohair creates a beautifully soft, airy texture with a gentle halo. The same pattern offers three different expressions — knitted with one, two, or three strands of mohair held together — allowing you to choose the balance of lightness and depth that feels right to you.

Sizes

S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Sample shown in size M

Recommended positive ease: 15–25 cm (loose-fitting)

Finished Measurements

Body circumference: 106 (114, 122, 130, 138, 146, 154) cm / 42.75 (45.75, 49, 52, 54.75, 58.25, 61.75)″

Length at centre back: 54 (56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66) cm / 21.25 (22.25, 22.75, 23.75, 24.5, 25.5, 26)″

Sleeve length from underarm: 40 (41, 42, 43, 43, 44, 44) cm / 15.75 (16.25, 16.5, 17, 17, 17.25, 17.25)″

Yarn

Novita Edith (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk, 246 yards / 225 m per 25 g ball)

Samples shown in:

• Single-stranded: 3061 Poet – 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls

OR

Double-stranded, with the following shades held together:

• 2711 Glory – 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls
• 5051 Will – 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls

OR

• Triple-stranded: 7851 Feelings – 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) balls

Needles

US 6–7 (4–4.5 mm) 32″ / 80 cm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

US 6–7 (4–4.5 mm) 16″ / 40 cm circular needles or double-pointed needles for the neckline and sleeves if not using Magic Loop

For the single-stranded version, use needles 0.5 mm smaller for the ribbing than for the stockinette stitch

Notions

4 stitch markers

Gauge

18 stitches and 26 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in stockinette stitch