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Pattern Chart
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate

Water lily sweater is inspired by the shape of water lily. It looks like a mix of sweater and shirt, but wears like a poncho. Garment features circular floral lace pattern, square neckline with ribbing trim, bell-shape sleeves, high side openings and curved garter trims.

WORKFLOW
Water lily sweater is built on motifs.

SIZES
1 (2) 3

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (WITH EASE)
Bust Circumference:
102 (112) 122 cm
40 (44) 48 inches

Overall Length (from top back trim to bottom trim edge):
52 (57) 62 cm
20.5 (22.5) 24.5 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4.5 mm US 7 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
3.5 mm US 4 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )

GAUGE (AFTER BLOCKING)
In purl stitch using 4.5 mm US 7 needles
18 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The sweater wears looser due to the high side-opening design. Smaller size has larger ease while larger size has less ease. It is designed to be about 15 cm 6 inches larger TO 10 cm 4 inches smaller in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.

To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to decide which look you are going for first, an oversized sweater or a fitted shirt. Then, pick the size accordingly.

Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size 1 with approx. 14 cm 5.5 inches positive ease. The look is going for an oversized sweater.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
400 (550) 625 gr.
Pascuali, Camel DK, 25 gr. / 80 m - Col. 10

Knit the sweater with 1 strand of Camel DK.

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any DK weight yarn.
It is recommended to pick NON-STRETCHY yarn.