Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced. Color work sweater is worked from the top down in a single piece with raglan sleeves. The entire sweater is knit in the round.

Size: To fit bust size: Small (38”), Medium (42”), Large (46”), X-Large (50”), XX-Large(54”).
Sweater shown in photo is medium. Sweater has approx. 2-4” negative ease for a more flattering fit.

Materials: 7 colors (1 black and 6 red gradients) 100% pure Rohrspatz und Wollmeise birdies (fingering weight merino wool) yarn - pattern requires approximately 1585-2500 yards depending on size.

Needles: US size 4 circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge). One set of US 4 double pointed needles.

Other: Stitch markers, stitch holders (or scrap of yarn), and yarn needle.

Gauge: 28 stitches and 32 rows worked in Stockinette = 4” x 4” square on size US 4 needles.

Specific Colors used for this pattern:
Red 1 = Merlot = Main Color (MC)
Red 2 = O Rh Negative
Red 3 = Zimtapfel
Red 4 = Ruby Thursday
Red 5 = Herzbludt
Red 6 = Tulpe
Black = Schwartz