Describtion

Sweet Slice Sweater is a relaxed oversized colorwork sweater inspired by the colors of summer. The vibrant watermelon-red body is accented with a fresh green border and finished with scattered embroidered seeds, creating the look of a ripe watermelon.

Worked seamlessly from the top down, the sweater is knitted holding two strand of fingering-weight yarn together with one strand of mohair to create a soft, airy fabric with a delicate halo. Designed with 30 cm 11¾ inches of positive ease, it offers a comfortable, modern fit.

The embroidered seeds are added after knitting and can be arranged to your liking, making every sweater one of a kind.

Sizes

(1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)

This sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 20-30 cm / 8–12 inches of positive ease; however, this is just a guide.
Some people prefer a closer fit; do not be afraid to select an option that provides somewhat less than the suggested ease according to your own preferences.

Finished bust circumference: (43¼, 45¼, 47¼) (49¼, 51¼, 55½) (59¾, 63, 67, 70) in / (110, 115, 120) (125, 130, 141) (152, 160, 170, 178) cm

Full length (adjustable): 21¼ (21¼, 22, 22¾, 23½, 24½, 25¼, 26, 26¾, 27½) in / 54 (54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70) cm - adjustable

Materials

This project is worked using 2 strands of sock/fingering + 1 laceweight mohair/silk held together
throughout. You can substitute this with a single strand of DK/Aran yarn + 1 laceweight mohair/silk
that meets the required gauge.

I used 2 strands of DROPS Flora (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca), 230yds/1.76 oz (210m/50g) + 1 strand of
DROPS Kid-Silk (75% Mohair, 25% Silk), 230yds/1.76 oz (210m/25g)

MC: DROPS Flora mix 18, red + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 32, raspberry
CC1: DROPS Flora uni colour 21, pink+ DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 72, pastel pink
CC2: DROPS Flora uni colour 15, green + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 18, apple green
CC3: DROPS Flora uni colour 32, dark green + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 19, dark green
CC4: DROPS Fabel uni colour 300, brownl + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 15, dark brown or any other little piece of yarn

Yardage:

Red MC:
Fingering (2 strands): (355, 390, 425) (460, 460, 495) (495, 530, 530, 565) g g
Lace (1 strand): (90, 100, 105) (115, 115, 125) (125, 135, 135, 145) g

Pink CC1:
Fingering (2 strands): (30, 35, 35) (40, 40, 40) (40, 45, 45, 50) g
Lace (1 strand): (8, 9, 9) (10, 10, 10) (10, 11, 11, 13) g

Light green CC2:
Fingering (2 strands): (50, 55, 60) (65, 65, 70) (70, 75, 75, 80) g
Lace (1 strand): (13, 14, 15) (16, 16, 18) (18, 19, 19, 20) g

Deep green CC3:
Fingering (2 strands): (60, 65, 70) (80, 80, 85) (85, 90, 90, 95) g
Lace (1 strand): (15, 16, 18) (20, 20, 21) (21, 23, 23, 24) g

Deep brown CC4: a little

This is approximate, so as the yardage will vary depends on your type of yarn

• Main needle US 10.5 (6.5 mm) circular needles or other to achieve gauge.
• Rib needle US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles or smaller than main needle

Gauge

15 sts and 20 rnds = 10 cm / 4” after blocking with main gauge needles