A lightweight sweater made from a soft, durable, easy-care yarn is a must in my wardrobe. Combined with one of my favorite easy-going, universally flattering silhouettes, it’s become a piece I reach for again and again, especially as summer heat finally begins to fade.

Slow Bloom is knit seamlessly from top to bottom, making it easy to try on as you go. The back shoulders are knit first, worked back and forth to the underarms and placed on hold. Stitches are then picked up for each front shoulder and worked to the underarms where front and back are joined and knit in the round to the hem. Cuffs are picked up directly from the body and worked in the round.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Finished Chest Circumference
40(44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)”
Designed to be worn with 8-10” of positive ease. Select size accordingly.

Yarn
Approx 780(890, 965, 1045, 1148, 1245, 1345, 1450, 1520) yards sport weight

Sample shown in Knit Picks Heatherly Sport (80% acrylic, 20% merino wool; 328yds/100g) in color ‘Storybook’
Qty: 3(3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5)

Needles
US 6 (4 mm) 32” or longer circular ndl for body, 16” circular ndl for neckband and short circumference circular ndl or DPNs for sleeve cuffs
US 5 (3.75 mm) 32” or longer circular ndl for lower hem and 16” circular ndl for neckband

Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Stockinette St on US 6 (4 mm)

Notions
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers
Scrap Yarn or Stitch Holders