Botanique

Botanique is a raglan sweater worked from the top to down seamlessly in the round. It has a funnel neck and slightly puffed sleeves. The body has a roomy ease while the waist is shaped, which makes it beautifully drape when worn. The botanical motif flowing from the funnel neck to the sleeves and the soft and delicate yarns (lamb wool and silk mohair) add depth to the texture and color of the garment. The combination of those elements results in a design that is both classic and simple yet stylish and suitable for any wardrobe. **Sizes** XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) to fit 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125) cm / 29½ (33½, 37½, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼) inches bust. **Finished measurements** Bust circumference: 96 (105.5, 113.5, 123, 132.5, 145.5) cm / 37¾ (41½, 44¾, 48½, 52¼, 57¼) inches Intended ease: approx. 20 cm / 8 inches ease at bust. Sample shown is size S with 25 cm / 9¾ inches ease. **Yarn** Two yarns are held together throughout. Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool (100% Lambswool, 248 m / 270 yds per 50 g): Soft Gold, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls Biches & Bûches Le Petit Silk & Mohair (30% Mulberry silk, 70% Super kid mohair, 210 m / 230 yds per 25 g): Dark gold, 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls **Needles** Size JPN 6 (3.9 mm) / US 6 (4 mm) circular needles, 40 cm / 16” and 80 cm / 32” or longer Size JPN 7 (4.2 mm) / US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 80 cm / 32” or longer Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct the gauge. **Notions** Cable needle, waste yarn (or cables of interchangeable needles), stitch markers (13), tapestry needle **Gauges** With two yarns held together, 21 sts & 30 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in St st with larger size needles 28 sts & 32 rows =10 cm / 4 inches in 1x1 Rib with smaller size **needles** 17 sts & 21 rows = 5.5 cm / 2 ¼ inches width & 6.5 cm / 2 ½ inches length in Chart A (17-st, 21-row rep) with larger size needles