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This pattern was originally published in the Autumn 2014 issue of Pompom Quarterly: You can subscribe to Pom Pom Quarterly or order your copy of Issue 10 here! Don’t forget to join our group for updates, KALs and chatter about Pom Pom patterns!

The pattern is now available for individual download.

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

Measurements: Finished Bust: 76 (81, 86, 91, 96, 101, 107, 112, 117) cm / 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46)” – to be worn with -2” to +2” of ease.
Model has 32”/81 cm bust and is wearing size 3
Emily has 36”/91 cm bust and is also wearing size 3

Yarn: John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers (DK weight; 100% Merino; 250 m / 273 yds per 100 g)
Shades: A: KBN 74 (Maroon); 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins
B: KBN 21 (Coral); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins
C: KBN 13 (Orange); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins

Gauge: 24 sts & 30 rows = 10 cm / 4” in St st on larger needles.
Needles: 3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle, 80 cm / 32” length
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” length
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle, 80 cm / 32” length
4.5 mm / US 7 DPNs
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 1 stitch marker, scrap yarn, tapestry needle

Notes: Worked in one piece from the neck down with a gradually increasing circular yoke, stitches are put on hold for the sleeves and the body is worked straight downwards making the length fully customisable. The slip-stitch patterned stripes are made using only one colour at a time. Needles two sizes smaller create a snug ribbing for the body. The back and front of the sweater are exactly the same, but the pattern uses the back right shoulder as the beginning of round reference point.