This romantic cropped pullover with a round yoke and blouse-like balloon sleeves features a floral colour work pattern running around the yoke and along the hem. Inspired by the invisible movements of flowers in search of light. The design comes with a rather unusual construction. The yoke is worked from a provisional cast-on bottom up in the round, whereas the body and sleeves — from the provisional cast-on top down. An alternative to knit the yoke top down, if that’s your preferred way, is also provided in the pattern. Sizes The pattern is written for nine sizes to fit 74 (84, 94, 104, 114) (124, 134, 144, 154) cm // 29 (33, 37, 41, 45) (49, 53, 57, 61) in bust circumference with ca. 10 cm (4 in) of positive ease. For the finished garment measurements, refer to the schematics. The sample is shown in size 2 on a 160 cm (5.25 ft) tall model with ca. 84-66-94 cm (33-26-39 in) body measurements. Yarn MC: ca. 275 (300, 350, 400, 450) (550, 600, 650, 700) g of Lopi Einband held double, 100% Icelandic wool with 250 m (273 yds) in 50 g skein, shown in shade 9075 (pecan heather); with an estimated yardage of 1375 m //1499 yds (1500//1635, 1750//1908, 2000//2180, 2250//2453) (2750//2998, 3000//3270, 3250//3543, 3500//3815). CC: ca. 55 (65, 75, 85, 95) (115, 125, 135, 150) g Ethno Natura 500 Vivchari, 100% Ukrainian wool with 500 m (545 yds) in 200 g skein, shown in shade 213 (raspberry); with an estimated yardage of 138 m //150 yds (163//177, 188//204, 213//232, 238//259) (288//313, 313//341, 338//368, 375//409). Or any other yarn(s) to match the gauge. Needles & notions ∙ A pair of 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles with 60–100 cm (24–40 in) cables for the yoke, body and sleeves; ∙ a pair of 3.0 mm (US 2.5) needles for the ribbing on the cuffs and maybe neck; ∙ a crochet hook to work the neckline edge and provisional cast-on (any size close to the needle sizes);∙ a tapestry needle to weave in the ends (optional), ∙ at least 4 stitch markers, ∙ scrap yarn for provisional cast-on. Gauge ∙ 20 sts & 25 rows in 10 cm (4 in) measured over stockinette stitch worked in the round after blocking on 3.5 mm (US 4); ∙ 21 sts & 21 rows in 10 cm (4 in) measured over colour work worked in the round after blocking on 4 mm (US 6). Adjust the needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
