The Windflower Sweater is a beautiful combination of floral elegance and modern sophistication. It is inspired by the beauty of windflowers swaying in the breeze and features an intricate stranded colorwork motif that transports you to a blooming garden.

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The sweater showcases a charming and alluring design in which beautiful flowers and paisleys intertwine gracefully against a soft, drapey fabric backdrop. It is not only stylish but also comfortable and easy to wear. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down in the round using fingering weight yarn, and its light and airy texture make it perfect for transitional seasons. The slightly oversized silhouette and voluminous sleeves add a touch of effortless chic, allowing you to move gracefully and comfortably wherever you go.

What truly sets this sweater apart is its exquisite detail - the double-knit rim that adorns the neckline, cuffs, and hem. This sophisticated technique adds depth and dimension to the garment, elevating its style to new heights and making it a standout piece in your wardrobe.

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Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished chest circumference:

• 92 (101.5, 109.5, 120.5, 130.5, 141.5, 149.5, 160.5, 172) cm
• 36¾ (40½, 43¾, 48¼, 52¼, 56½, 59¾, 64¼, 68¾)”

Designed to be worn with 15-20 cm / 6-8” positive ease around the chest.
To choose the most appropriate size, measure the wearer’s chest and add the preferred ease. Or measure the circumference of an already-owned sweater that fits well. Then find the closest finished chest circumference.

Yarn: Fingering/Sport weight, depending on the length of the pullover, allow approximately:

Main colour (MC):

• 1225 (1340, 1445, 1560, 1695, 1810, 1935, 2075, 2220) m
• 1340 (1465, 1580, 1705, 1850, 1975, 2115, 2270, 2425) yds

Contrast colour 1 (CC1):

• 95 (100, 105, 115, 120, 135, 140, 145, 150) m
• 100 (105, 115, 130, 130, 150, 155, 160, 165) yds

Contrast colour 2 (CC2):

• 135 (140, 155, 165, 170, 195, 200, 210, 215) m
• 145 (155, 165, 180, 190, 210, 220, 230, 235) yds

Yarns used in sample (size 2) is Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 365 m 400 yds / 115 g): 4 skeins of Stagbunny as main colour (MC), 1 skein of Voices Carry as contrast colour 1 (CC1) and 1 skein of Siren’s Song as contrast colour 2 (CC2).

Gauge: 27 sts & 34 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch and colourwork in the round, blocked.

Suggested needles:

• 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40” long and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting
• 2.25 mm (US 1) circulars 60 cm / 24” long / 24-40” long and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch markers, row counter, stitch holder, tapestry needle.

Techniques used: Knitting in the round, short rows, trapping floats in stranded knitting, lifted increases, Tubular bind-off.

Notes: The pullover is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down.