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Forsythian is knit seamlessly and from the top down with options for short or long sleeves. A simple colorwork yoke design makes this pattern approachable and enjoyable. Inspired by my favorite time of the year, when all the trees are starting to sprout their leaves and the forsythias are in bloom - after long winters in Maine, it’s an exciting sign of Spring when these beautiful yellow flowers appear.

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SIZES
A (B, C, D, E, F, G)(H, I, J, K, L, M)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
36.25 (38.25, 40.75, 43.25, 45.5, 49.5, 52.25)(55, 57, 59, 61.5, 64.25, 67)” / 91 (95.5, 102, 108, 113.5, 123.5, 131)(137.5, 142.5, 147.5, 153.5, 161, 167.5) cm. Note: Sizes listed are finished sweater measurements. Choose the sweater size that is 3-6” / 7.5-15 cm larger than your actual bust circumference. Shown with 5” / 13 cm ease.

SUGGESTED YARN
Barrett Wool Co. Woolens, 100% American wool, sport weight. 180 yds / 165 m / 50g
MC, Long Sleeve Version: Putty 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9)(10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) skeins
MC, Short Sleeve Version: Putty 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7)(7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8) skeins
CC1: Garner 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
CC2: Loam 1 skein for all sizes

YARN
MC for long sleeve version
1100 (1200, 1300, 1350, 1450, 1550, 1600)(1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200) yds / 1006(1098, 1189, 1235, 1326, 1418, 1463)(1555, 1646, 1738, 1829, 1921, 2012) m
MC for short sleeve version
800 (850, 900, 950, 1000, 1050, 1100)(1150, 1200, 1250, 1300, 1350, 1400) yds / 732 (778, 823, 869, 915, 961,1006)(1052,1098, 1143, 1189, 1235, 1281) m
CC1
100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 175)(200, 225, 240, 260, 280, 300) yds / 92 (101, 110, 119, 130, 138, 160)(183, 206, 220, 238, 256, 275) m
CC2
45 (50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80)(85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110) yds / 42 (46, 51, 55, 60, 64, 69, 74)(78, 83, 87, 92, 96, 101) yds m

NEEDLES
(Note: Swatch to determine the needle sizes you need to use. Needle sizes are only a suggestion.)
Needle A: US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs or 16” (40 cm) circular (neckline), matching set DPNs (for cuff), and 24” (60 cm) or longer circular for waistband.
Needle B: US 5 / 3.75 mm DPNs and 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle for body and magic looping sleeves.

GAUGE
22 sts and 32 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st, in the round, on needle B.