Free Spirit

Here's a simple short-sleeved top with dropped shoulders. I want you to let your imagination run wild, playing with colors and stripes to personalize your look! ======================================== This pattern is designed in an unconventional way, making it as enjoyable to knit as it is to wear. You get the pattern **FREE OF CHARGE** when you purchase a knitting kit on **[Biscotte.org/FreeSpirit][1]** ---------------------------------------- ... **REQUIRED YARN** Louise Robert Collection GRANOLA [70% Merino wool, 30% Hemp; 300 meters (328 yds) per 100g skein] * **A** - Chopin (brown) in the earth-toned version or Miel Citron (light speckled beige) in the blue version : 1 skein for every size, or 25 (31, 37, 44, 51) (59, 67, 76, 85) grams. * **B** - Venus (main color) in the earth-toned version or Cobalt (blue) in the blue version : 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins or 101 (123, 147, 173, 202) (232, 265, 300, 337) grams. * **C** - Teapot (orange) in the earth-toned version or Traviata (Dark beige) in the blue version : 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) or 31 (38, 45, 53, 62) (71, 81, 92, 103) grams. * **D -** Ecume (cyan) in the earth-toned version or Andrea (yellow) in the bue version : 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) or 32 (38, 46, 54, 63) (73, 83, 96, 108) grams. **NEEDLES AND NOTIONS** * Circular needles of 3.75 mm; US #5 (or size needed to obtain gauge) and circular needles of 3.25 mm; US #3 (or .5 mm smaller than size needed to obtain gauge). * Stitch markers (8) * Blocking tools: mat and pins * Tapestry needle **GAUGE** 22 sts x 26 rows = 10 cm; 4 " on 3.75 mm before blocking. SIZES : A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I) **Correspond to the final bust circumference:** 91 (102, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152, 163, 173) cm; 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)". Intend to be worn with 10 to 15 cm; 4 to 6 inches of positive ease* *Make sure to pick a size 10 to 15 cm; 4 to 6" larger than your actual bust circumference. Refer to the schematic for more details. **NOTES**: This model is made of two squares that constitute the front and back. The two pieces are then assembled at the shoulders and sides of the body, and stitches are picked up around the armholes to knit the sleeves and around the neckline and hem for a ribbing finish. The construction of each square inspired the model's name, Free Spirit, because they are knitted from a wedge that evolves into a striped, pie-shaped point until the desired bust width is achieved. When the final size is reached, the stitches gradually bind off to form a corner opposite the starting one. The pattern is relatively easy to knit, while the seams require more attention to detail, but the result is well worth the effort! **2025-05-08 - Addendum added**: Tightening one side of the sweater to correct the asymmetrical look if needed. La version française de ce patron est disponible sur [LesLainesBiscotte.com][2] [1]: https://biscotte.org/FreeSpirit [2]: https://leslainesbiscotte.com/products/free-spirit-pullover-knitting-pattern-and-knitting-kits