The “It’s Finally Spring Sweater” is worked from the top down in the round and features an all-over colorwork design. It includes a double-folded neckband, optional short row shaping in the back, and classic raglan increases. You can knit it using multiple colors or just two, depending on your preference. The flower pattern makes this sweater the perfect choice for spring and summer.

Since the sweater is knitted top down, you can easily customize the length of both the body and the sleeves. The intended ease for this sweater is approximately 15 cm, so select a size that is 10-15 cm larger than your body measurement for a relaxed fit.

Sizes 1, 2, (3, 4,) 5, 6

Finished Garment Measurements
a) Bust circumference in cm: 90, 100, (110, 120,) 130, 140
b) Upper sleeve circumference in cm: 30, 31, (33, 35,) 39, 40
c) Body length from underarm in cm: 30, 30, (30, 30) 30, 30 or to your preferred length
d) Sleeve length from underarm in cm: 40, 45, (50, 50) 50, 50 or to your preferred length

Suggested needle size
3,5 mm/US 4 circular needle 40-60 for the neck opening
4,5 mm/US 7 circular needle 80-100 cm cm for the body and 40-60 cm for the sleeves

Gauge
22 sts x 25 rnds= 10x10 cm on 4,5 mm needles- or whichever needed to obtain gauge, in stranded colorwork knitted in round (the marked space in Chart A), after washing and blocking

Suggested Yarn
Whichever yarn you like that hits the gauge. I made my colorful version out of leftover yarn and sometimes mixed two together to obtain gauge. I knitted my second sample with Cotton Merino from Drops, 110m/50g.

If you want you could only use two colours, three or make a rainbow. It’s up to you! In my sample I knit 7 flower rows on the body and 11 on the sleeves. If you choose to work only with two colours you don’t have to cut the yarn while working.

You’ll need approx.
1400, 1500, (1620, 1740,) 1860, 1980 m/
1531, 1645, (1775, 1905,) 2035, 2170 yards of DK weight yarn

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