AKITA II Pullover

ITO AKITA II
ITO AKITA II
  • ITO AKITA II
  • ITO AKITA II
  • ITO AKITA II
  • ITO AKITA II
  • ITO AKITA II

AKITA II is knitted seamlessly from the top down in rounds. Start with the neck ribbing, then increase for the sleeves and body while working a triangle in seed stitch for the front and back. The triangular-sleeve seams are closed with a three-needle-bind-off. The sleeve cuffs are finished in ribbing in rounds. The body is finished in seed stitch in rounds.
The sweater is constructed like a triangle and oversized. The lower span is approx. 130-142 cm / 51.25-56 in, depending on the size.

Sizes
S/M (M/L) L/XL
For actual bust: 86-96 (96-106) 106-116 cm / 34-38 (38-42) 42-46 in
Finished length: 59 (60) 61 cm / 23.25 (23.5) 24 in

Yarn
9 (11) 13 x ITO Tsuchi (70% Alpaca, 30% Wool; 25 g ~ 150 m / 164 yds), shown in color #287 Mauve

Yarn options:
8 (10) 12 x ITO Karei (100% Cashmere; 25 g ~ 175 m / 191 yds)
6 (7) 9 x ITO Urugami (72% Wool, 28% Paper; 40 g ~ 240 m / 262 yds)
5 (7) 8 x ITO Kouki (56% Ramie, 44% Silk; 50 g ~ 270 m / 295 yds)

Needles & Notions
ITO No. 3 号 (3.0 mm / US 2.5) DPNs or short circular needle for ribbings
ITO No. 4 号 (3.3 mm / US 3) circular needle, 80 cm or longer
Additionally 2 ITO No. 4 号 (3.3 mm / US 3) needles for 3-needle bind-off
6 ITO Memoric Lock Markers, ITO Stitch Holders or waste yarn
ITO Darning Needle to weave in ends

Gauge
24 sts x 32 rds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in in stockinette on needle No. 4 号 (3.3 mm / US 3) after washing and blocking

Yarns in this pattern