Bud

***Spend $25 or more in my Ravelry shop in one transaction and you will automatically receive 25% off your entire purchase!*** A simple pullover for your rosebud or little buddy. Based on my [Sun Rose][2] pattern, which uses a simplified version of Barbara Walker's top-down seamless simultaneous set-in sleeve construction. There are fewer steps at the beginning, no tiny pieces to start with, no short rows at all, and fewer ends to weave in. Bud features a bit of stretchy garter at the shoulders, a simple garter-edged scoop neck, 3/4 sleeves, a slight a-line shape, and an easy garter edging with optional eyelets. NO short rows! NO seams! NO provisional cast-on! NO finishing other than weaving in ends! Note: Specific striping directions are not included in the pattern, but information is given so that you can plan your own striping sequence. Samples shown were knit in madelinetosh 80/10/10 sport, which actually knits up nicely at a DK gauge. **Skills required:** • Long-tail cast-on • Backwards-loop, cable, or knitted-on cast-on • Increasing • Decreasing • Picking up stitches (just a few at the top of the sleeve caps) • Single and double yarn overs (optional) **Yardage details:** • 18.8"/3 month - 250 • 20"/6 month - 275 • 20.8"/12 month - 300 • 22.4"/18 month - 325 • 23.2"/24 month - 350 *Samples knit in madelinetosh 80/10/10 Sport in Firewood (red-purple) and Farmhouse White, Celadon, Dust Bowl, and Grove (striped).* [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sun-rose