Instant Crush

Instant Crush is a seamless, top-down, colorwork pullover worked using only 2 strands of silk/mohair yarn throughout the entire project. Even though is a colorwork project, so the fabric is warm and thick, this sweater is light as air due to the fibers used in the design. But don't worry if you don't like or are allergic to mohair! You can simply substitute the 2 strands of mohair with 1 strand of any DK weight yarn. The colorwork motifs are fully charted for all sizes. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Recommended to be worn with no ease or with a little bit of negative ease. Shown in size 3 on a 36” [90 cm] bust. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Neck opening: 17½ (17½, 19¼, 19¼, 19¼, 19¼, 20¾, 20¾, 22½, 22½)" [44 (44, 48, 48, 48, 48, 52, 52, 56, 56) cm]. Bust circumference: 30½ (33½, 37¼, 40½, 44, 47¼, 50½, 54, 60¾, 64)" [76 (84, 92.5, 101, 109.5, 118, 126.5, 135, 151.5, 160 cm]. Yoke Depth: 6½ (7¼, 7¾, 8½, 9, 9½, 9½, 10½, 11¼, 11¾)" [16 (17.5, 19, 21.5, 22.5, 24, 24, 26.5, 28, 29.5) cm]. Sleeve circumference at upper arm: 11 (11¾, 12½, 14, 15, 16, 16¾, 18½, 19¾, 30½)" [27.5 (29.5, 31.5, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46.5, 49.5, 51.5) cm]. Cuff circumference: 5¾ (6½, 6½, 7¾, 7¾, 8¼, 9, 9½, 10¼, 10¾)" [14.5 (16, 16, 19, 19, 20.5, 22.5, 24, 25.5, 27) cm]. Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 16¼" [40.5 cm] or desired length. Length from underarm to hem: 14" [34.5 cm] or desired length. **MATERIALS** This project is worked using 2 strands of laceweight mohair/silk held together throughout. You can substitute this with a single strand of a DK or worsted weight yarn that meets the required gauge. In that case, you will need approx. 60% of the recommended yardage for each color. Recommended Yarn: 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9) skeins of Feather by Magpie Fibers (70% mohair / 30% silk; 470 yds [430 m] / 50g). You will need: 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins in color 1, or 470 (587, 705, 799, 940, 1057, 1175, 1292, 1363, 1410) yards [430 (537, 645, 731, 860, 967, 1075, 1182, 1247, 1290) m] of laceweight mohair (60% of this yardage is required if you only use 1 strand of DK). 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein in colors 2, 3 and 4, or 258 (305, 352, 423, 470, 517, 564, 611, 658, 705) yards [236 (279, 322, 387, 430, 473, 516, 559, 602, 645) m] of laceweight mohair. The sample was made using colorways: 1: Spicy Beaver (Brown) 2: Tupelo Extra (Golden Yellow) 3: Careless Whisper (Mauve/purple) 4: Castaway (Gray) Needles: US 6 [4 mm] and US 2½ [3 mm] circular needles. Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders (or waste yarn), tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 19 st and 25 rows to 4” [10 cm] in Colorwork pattern (Stockinette st) on US 6 [4 mm] needles. Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch in the same manner that you will wash and block your sweater. Take into consideration that double stranded mohair creates a fabric with fewer rows per inch than other fabrics. Also, make sure your colors don't bleed when in contact with soap. Read the Finishing section for some tips if this happens.