For the past two years I have been so honored to see The Weekender and Nurtured sweaters selected by Jess (Shop La Mercerie) and Kjerste (Wax and Wool) for their annual #InstaFriendsKAL! So when Jess approached me to design something special for this year’s KAL I started dreaming up a cozy, vintage inspired pullover that I hope you will love to knit! This sweater is worn cropped with a relaxed boxy fit in the body, slim fit sleeves and a high folded boat neck. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) #sizeinclusive FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 34.5 (39, 43.5, 46.5, 51)(55.5, 58.5, 63, 67.5)” 88 (99, 110.5, 118, 129.5)(141, 148.5, 160, 171.5) cm Recommended ease is positive 4-6”/10 -15 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 34”/86.5 cm bust with 5”/13 cm positive ease. YARN Light Fingering Weight (270 yds/248 m/50 g) using 1 color as MC and 4 Contrasting Colors (although you could use a single contrasting color for all of the colorwork.) MC - 809 (904, 1010, 1122, 1239)(1350, 1463, 1574, 1689) yds 743 (830, 928, 1030, 1138)(1240, 1344, 1446, 1551) m 150 (168, 187, 208, 230)(250, 271, 292, 313) g A - 64 (72, 80, 89, 98)(107, 116, 125, 134) yds 59 (66, 74, 82, 90)(98, 107, 115, 123) m 12 (14, 15, 17, 19)(20, 22, 24, 25) g B, C, & D each - 27 (30, 34, 37, 41)(45, 49, 52, 56) yds 25 (28, 31, 34, 38)(41, 45, 48, 52) m 5 (6, 7, 7, 8)(9, 9, 10, 11) g SUGGESTED YARN Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool (270 yds/248 m/50 g) MC - 3 (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6, 7) skeins Off White/Ecru Colors A, B, C, D - 1 skein each Turquoise (A), Light Pink (B), Light Yellow (C), Dark Orange Grey (D) SUGGESTED NEEDLES Main Fabric: US 3/3.25 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs), plus a spare for the Tubular Bind Off. (Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. Go down 1 needle size for the ribbing.) NOTIONS Stitch markers (2), cable needle, tapestry needle, spare needle (recommended) or waste yarn for holding sts GAUGE 26.5 sts & 29 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles. Measured over stockinette stitch in the round, after blocking. TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN Knitting Purling Split hem Ribbing Stranded color work Textured stranded color work Tubular cast on Tubular bind off Sewing down the collar Picking up stitches Knitting in the round Knitting flat Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!