Arching braids give elegant structure to this modern drop-shoulder design. Three-quarter length sleeves, a slightly a-line shape to the body, and a flattering split hem make for a comfortable and contemporary wardrobe staple.

Worked seamlessly from the top down, Archer features an angled shoulder line that ensures a fantastic fit. Enjoy the rhythm of knitting gently contrasting stripes or embrace the beauty and simplicity of a single color. Knit in fingering weight wool, this pullover will transition smoothly from season to season.

Instructions are provided for working Archer all in one color, or with 2 x 2 stripes for the body. The design begins at the upper back, and both versions are worked the same until the arch shaping is begun. From that point, separate instructions are given for the striped or solid body.

Garment circumference at bust
32¾ (35¾, 38½, 41½, 44¼, 46¾, 50, 53, 56¼, 59½)“
[83 (91, 97.5, 105.5, 112, 118.5, 127, 135, 143, 151) cm]

Ease
Suggested ease at bust: + 2 to 4” [+ 5 to 10 cm],
at upper arm: + ¾ to 1” [+ 2 to 2.5 cm]

Single color sample shown in 41½“ [105.5 cm] size, worn with 5½” [14 cm] of positive ease at bust, ¾“ [2 cm] at upper arm.

Striped sample shown in 35¾“ [91 cm] size, worn with 2¼”
[5.5 cm] of positive ease at bust, 1” [2.5 cm] at upper arm.

Yarn
The Woolen Rabbit Airy, 100% merino,
420 yd [384 m] per 115 g skein in Blackthorn, (single color) or Suede and Man Cave, (striped).

Single color version
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins; or
920 (1010, 1120, 1230, 1340, 1490, 1640, 1760, 1920, 2050) yds
[840 (930, 1030, 1130, 1220, 1360, 1500, 1610, 1760, 1880) m]
fingering weight yarn.

Striped version
MC: 510 (565, 625, 685, 740, 825, 910, 975, 1065, 1140) yds
[465 (515, 570, 625, 680, 755, 830, 895, 975, 1040) m]

CC: 300 (330, 365, 400, 435, 485, 530, 570, 620, 665) yds
[275 (300, 335, 365, 395, 440, 485, 520, 570, 610) m]

Hem: 115 (125, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 185, 195) yds
[105 (115, 120, 130, 135, 145, 155, 165, 170, 180) m]

Note: Choose which color will be used for hem, and add that hem yardage meterage to MC or CC amount.

Need help? If you have questions about Archer—or just want to share your progress!—please visit the Archer discussion thread in the Blue Bee Knits group.