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The colorful Espedito sweater, knitted with textured stripes, was inspired by the work of Mestre Espedito Seleiro, a Brazilian artist famous for his leather shoes, bags, saddles, and jackets. Espedito is a great stash-busting project, as you can use as many or as few colors as you wish. Another interesting variation would be to combine not only different colors but also different textures.
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Recommended ease 2–6” / 5–15 cm of positive ease.
Finished measurements
Chest circumference: 36 (44, 52, 60, 68)“ / 91 (112, 132, 152, 173) cm.
Body length from underarm to hem: 10.5 (10.5, 10.5, 11, 11)” / 26 (26, 26, 27, 27) cm.
Yoke depth: 7 (7.75, 8.5, 9.75, 11.25)“ / 18 (19.5, 21, 25, 28) cm.
Neckline circumference: 17.5 (19.25, 20.5, 22.5, 24)” / 45 (49, 52, 57, 61) cm.
Upper arm circumference: 12 (12, 16, 20, 24)“ / 30.5 (30.5, 41, 51, 61) cm.
Cuff circumference: 8.75 (9.5, 11, 12, 13)” / 22 (24, 28, 30.5, 32.5) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 17 (17.75, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25)“ / 43 (45, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5) cm.
Total length: 17.5 (18.25, 19, 21, 22.25)” / 44.5 (46, 48, 53, 57) cm.
Please note: some name shades are different from the book ones, because we developed them some time ago, nevertheless they are just the same shades!
Our sample is knitted in 6 shades, please note that in this case you'll need 1 extra skein of MC, so the yarn amount doesn't change from the original version:
MC - Onice
CC1 - Porcellana
CC2 - Orione
CC3 - Quarzo Rosa
CC4 - London Fog
CC5 - Latte e Menta
In case you wish to have the kit in our combination please write it in the order notes
Yarn
MC 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) skein of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Ambra.
Or approx. 103 (122, 156, 199, 239) yds / 94 (111, 142, 181, 218) m of sport weight yarn.
CC1 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Porcellana.
Or approx. 164 (194, 249, 316, 381) yds / 150 (177, 227, 288, 347) m of sport weight yarn.
CC2 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Orione.
Or approx. 169 (200, 256, 326, 392) yds / 155 (183, 235, 298, 359) m of sport weight yarn.
CC3 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Quarzo Rosa.
Or approx. 167 (197, 253, 321, 386) yds / 160 (189, 242, 308, 371) m of sport weight yarn.
CC4 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Scirocco.
Or approx. 175 (207, 265, 337, 406) yds / 160 (189, 242, 308, 371) m of sport weight yarn.
CC5 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Alba.
Or approx. 175 (207, 265, 337, 406) yds / 160 (189, 242, 308, 371) m of sport weight yarn.
CC6 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of Pure & Simple Wool by Lanivendole (100% Aquilana wool, 328 yds / 300 m – 100 g), colorway Sorbetto.
Or approx. 178 (210, 269, 342, 412) yds / 163 (192, 246, 313, 377) m of sport weight yarn.
Needles
US 3 / 3.25 mm and US 6 / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles (and a set of DPNs if not working with Magic Loop Method); US 6 / 4 mm
24” / 60 cm circular needles; US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles. Or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge
20 sts x 46 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in st pattern, after blocking.
We recommend that all yarn is washed by hand. This ensures it’ll be beautiful for as long as possible and will wear well. When you’ve finished your project, dunk it in a sink of lukewarm water – with a no rinse wool wash if that takes your fancy, leave it to saturate for a while, then roll it up in a towel to squeeze out excess water and pin out flat to dry.
As with all textiles and all yarn, sometimes colour can come out. It can be caused by a difference in the water ph used to wash the item, detergents, or an over-saturation of dye that hasn’t quite finished rinsing out.
All of our hand dyed yarn is rinsed by hand in the sink, and each batch is soaked, then individual skeins are rinsed to make sure no colour bleeds. This isn’t foolproof though, and occasionally skeins in darker colours can bleed a little. In case it happens simply put your yarn or finished item in a pan (that you won’t use for food), add water and a generous glug or vinegar or citric acid, and then slowly bring up to heat. It should be simmering but not boiling. Then turn the heat off, put a lid on the pan, and leave it – ideally overnight. You should find that the water is now clear, and all that remains is to rinse your yarn. If the water isn’t quite clear, rinse it anyway – much like with hair dye, there can be excess dye which needs to run off.
