Rosas trädgård sweater by Maria Björnståhl

Rosas trädgård sweater

Knitting
August 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
875 - 1750 yards (800 - 1600 m)
80(87)94(101)108(115)122(129)136(141)148 cm bystvidd / 31.5(34.25)37(39.8)42.5(45.3)48(50.8) 53.5(55.5)58.3” Bust circumference
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Rosie’s garden is a top-down sweater, worked in the round with a stranded yoke. Upon completion of the yoke short rows are made in order to make a good fit.
This pattern is perfect for stranded colorwork beginners, with a chart and motifs easy to follow and knit.

Sizes:
A (B) C (D) E (F )G (H) I (J) K = Bust circumference 80 (87) 94 (101) 108 (115) 122 (129) 136 (141) 148 cm / 31.5 (34.25) 37 (39.8) 42.5 (45.3) 48 (50.8) 53.5 (55.5) 58.3”
These measurements indicate the finished size of the garment. The sweater can be worn with a loose fit (ca 5-10 cm / 2-4” positive ease) or with a tight fit (zero ease). Choose your size according to your preference.

Gauge:
17 sts and 22 rnds = 10cm (4”)

Suggested yarn:
Léttlopi (Istex) (or a similar yarn ca 100 m/50 g)
MC: ca 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 550
(600) 650 g
CC 1: ca 35 (35) 40 (40) 50 (50) 50 (50) 75 (75) 75 g
CC 2: ca 25 (25) 30 (30) 40 (40) 40 (40) 50 (50) 50 g
CC 3: ca 25 (25) 30 (30) 40 (40) 40 (40) 50 (50) 50 g

Needles:
Circular needles 3,5 mm and 4,5 mm (US 4 and 7) with length to fit your size. You’ll also need double pointed needles in the same size (or choose the Magic loop method).
Or the needles you need to obtain the correct gauge.