Construction Note
Beleaf Me is a raglan sweater worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. The yoke is worked from the neckline to the underarms. Sleeve stitches are then placed on hold while the body is continued in the round to the hem. The sleeves are subsequently worked in the round from the underarm to the cuffs.
A back-neck insert is worked next to raise the back neckline for improved fit. Stitches are picked up along the back neckline and worked to create this shaping. Afterwards, stitches are picked up around the neckline to work a 2×2 rib collar. All ribbed edges (hem, cuffs, and collar) are finished with an I-cord bind-off.

Sizes
To fit bust of 36 (40, 44, 48) 52, 56, 60“
91 (102, 112, 122) 132, 142, 152 cm

Finished Measurements
Bust circumference:
47½ (53¼, 55, 58¾) 64½, 66½, 71“
119 (133, 138, 147) 161, 166, 178 cm
Hem circumference:
40¼ (45, 49, 53) 56¾, 60½, 64½”
101 (113, 122.5, 132) 142, 151.5, 161 cm
Shown in size 36” / 91 cm
To be worn with positive ease of 4-5½“ / 11-14 cm at bust

Materials
Approximately 930 (1005, 1015, 1040) [1270, 1300, 1335] yards/ 855 (925, 940, 960) [1170, 1190, 1225] meters of aran weight yarn
or 10 (11, 11, 11) 13, 13, 14 skeins of Cotton Angora by Debbie Bliss (80% Cotton, 20% Angora; 98 yd / 90 m per 50 g ball)
Sample shown in Lt Green (15522)

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US 7 / 4.5 mm 16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm circular needles
and set of DPNs
US 8 / 5 mm 16”/40 and 32”/80 cm circular needles
and set of DPNs
If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain accurate gauge
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8 stitch markers (1 in color A, 3 in color B, 4 in color C),
2 scraps of yarn to hold sleeve sts, tapestry needle

Gauge
17 sts and 23 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette St
on larger needle after blocking
16 sts and 24 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette St before blocking
16.5 sts and 26 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Rib 2×2
on smaller needle after blocking
Be sure to make your swatch in the round

Pattern Difficulty
Intermediate

Skills Required
Long-Tail cast on, knit, purl, yarn over, basic increasing and decreasing, working in the round, picking up stitches

Both charted and written directions are included in the pattern.