Botanisk Hage is Norwegian for Botanical Garden. The sweater is knit top down in the round. It features twisted rib, short rows, colorwork, wrapped stitches and i-cord. You start by knitting the yoke, with rib, short rows and colorwork. Then, you separate for sleeves and body, which are knit separately in the round.

Sizes: XS (S/M) L/XL (2XL/3XL) 4XL/5XL

Measurements:
Breast circumference: 86 (105) 128 (149) 163 cm/ 34 (41.5) 50.5 (58.5) 64 inches.
Yoke circumference: 132 (158) 184 (211) 237 cm/ 52 (62) 72.5 (83) 93.3 inches.
Yoke length: 23 (23) 24 (26) 27 cm/ 9 (9) 9.5 (10) 10.5 inches.
Upper arm circumference: 34 (39) 45 (49) 59 cm/ 13.5 (15.5) 18 (19) 23 inches.

The sweater can be worn with none to 20 cm/ 8 inches of positive ease, depending on how wide you like your sweaters.

Gauge: 25x34 sts on 10x10 cm/ 4x4 inches.

Needle sizes: 2.5 mm (US 1.5) and 3 mm (US 2.5).

Yarn:
Fingering-weight.

Sample used Rauma Finull (non-superwash Norwegian wool), 175m per 50g.

Yarn quantities:
Main color: 300 (350) 400 (450) 500 g.
Contrast color: 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 g.

You will also need:
Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holder/waste yarn, scissors and a tapestry needle to weave in ends.

Happy knitting!

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