Floria Sweater

Floria is an oversized sweater with approximately 20 cm / 8 inches of positive ease. It features a playful floral stitch pattern with a beautiful 3D effect that creates a textured, feminine look.

The sweater is worked from the top down using 5 mm / US 8 needles. The sample is knitted in blown yarn, such as Sandnes Kos or DROPS Air, but similar yarns that give the correct gauge may also be used.

Floria is a fun knit for anyone who enjoys textured stitch patterns. The floral pattern is easy to memorize once you get started.

The back is worked first, then stitches for the front panels are picked up along the shoulders. The pieces are joined on one needle at the underarms, and the body is worked in the round. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes, and the sleeves are worked from the top down. Finally, ribbing is worked around the V-neck, and the sweater is finished with a decorative crochet edging.

Yarn
1 strand Sandnes Garn Kos / DROPS Air or similar blown yarn

Yarn requirements
XS: 450 g
S: 450 g
M: 500 g
L: 500 g
XL: 550 g
2XL: 600 g

Yardage DROPS Air: 150 m / 164 yd per 50 g skein

Needles & Gauge
Circular needles: 4.5 mm / US 7 and 5 mm / US 8
Gauge: 17 stitches and 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Finished measurements
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)

Chest circumference:
104 (111) 118 (125) 132 (139) cm
40.9 (43.7) 46.5 (49.2) 52.0 (54.7) inches

Length:
59 (59) 59 (62) 62 (62) cm
23.2 (23.2) 23.2 (24.4) 24.4 (24.4) inches

Sleeve length:
45 (45) 45 (48) 48 (48) cm
17.7 (17.7) 17.7 (18.9) 18.9 (18.9) inches

Recommended ease: Approximately 20 cm / 8 inches of positive ease.

Construction notes
The sweater is worked from the top down. The back and front panels are worked flat before joining the body in the round. The floral stitch pattern continues across the body and sleeves. The sleeves are picked up and knitted from the top down, followed by ribbed edges and a decorative crochet finish around the V-neck.

Knit a gauge swatch to ensure the correct gauge. It is important that the stockinette stitch gauge is accurate. The pattern stitch gauge is calculated for the entire sweater, not for the swatch.