Arabella Bow Sweater by Emily Ringelman

Arabella Bow Sweater

Knitting
July 2019
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
220 - 330 yards (201 - 302 m)
3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months
English

What’s better than a classic sweater she can wear all year long? A sweater that’s covered in knitted bows! This top-down raglan is not only simple to make, but the garter stitch bows are a perfect excuse for some stashbusting! Use ups odds and ends of your favorite sock yarn to make a sweater design that really pops. The possibilities are endless and the result is timeless!

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months
Finished Chest: 18 (19.25, 20, 22, 23.25)”
2-4” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 24 months.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” 10 cm in St st after wet blocking

Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% Merino; 110 yards/101 meters per 50 grams): 25631 Dove Heather (MC, 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) balls)

Knit Picks Stroll (75% Merino, 25% Nylon; 231 yards/211 meters per 50 grams): 25603 Dogwood Heather (CC1, 1 ball for all sizes), 27234 Hollyberry (CC2, 1 ball for all sizes)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” circulars and DPNs, US size 6 (4.0 mm) 16” and 24” circular, US size 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs (for bows)

Notions: Markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, FrayCheck (optional)

Notes:
This pattern is worked in the round from the top down, seamlessly.
The bows are worked flat on DPNs.