The Kākā Sweater is a cropped V-neck sweater with a relaxed fit, drop shoulders, and graphic lacework on the front. It is written in seven sizes, from 71 cm to 132 cm busts (28 to 52 inches).
It requires an Aran gauge yarn, for a speedier knit. As we designed it for summer, we have recommended cotton. However, it can also be worked in alternative fibres.
It is worked from the bottom up in the round to the armholes. The front and back are then worked separately to the shoulders. Shoulder shaping is formed by simply increasing the width of the front and back as you work the piece from the underarms to the shoulder seams. It is seamed only at the shoulders. Stitches are then picked up to form the band of the neck. The sleeves are worked top-down by picking up stitches at the armhole.
Kākā Sweater
Intermediate to Advanced