Imbat

The Imbat is a strong, cooling wind common to the eastern Mediterranean. This classically stylish cropped sweater with minimal sewing is designed with negative ease for a snug fit, perfect worn over a dress or a short sleeved top to help keep that wind at bay. Knit from the bottom up with simple lines and deep ribbing, it creates its own shaping to fit to your body. The modified dropped short sleeves are easy to fit. Even if you are not a typical crop top wearer, it might become your go-to garment for transitional weather. Slip it on to ward off the evening chill of spring or summer, or wear it as a layering piece in autumn or winter.

Materials: approximately 520 (600, 680, 760, 840, 930, 1020, 1110, 1220) yards / 485 (550, 625, 695, 770, 850, 935, 1015, 1115) meters worsted weight yarn

Yarn weight: Worsted (9 wpi)

Gauge: 25 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Two Color Linen Stitch on larger needles, blocked

21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, in the round, blocked

Needle size: US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm

Sizes: Women's XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)

Finished Measurements: finished bust circumference approximately 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58) inches / 66 (76, 86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm around

Note on Sizing: I recommend zero ease to 2 inches/5 cm negative ease for this sweater. Please choose your size accordingly.

Skills Required: Knitting in the round, increasing and decreasing, working short rows, and a willingness to make decisions about one’s knitting.