The wonder garden

**“The wonder garden”** top is worked seamlessly from the neck down. The back yoke is worked first, consisting of two halves. Then, stitches are picked up along the shoulder line to begin the two halves of the Front, which are then joined after neckline shaping has been completed. Back and Front are joined after completion of armhole shaping, after which the body is worked in one piece in the round to the desired overall length. Lastly, neckline and armhole finishing are worked. **Needles and Materials:** – Sparrow by Quince & Co. (100% linen, 154 m / 50 g [168.4 yds]) – knitting needles 2.75 mm [US2] or other size to obtain gauge; – stitch markers; – 3 buttons, diameter 15 mm [0.6 in]; – stitch holder, spare circular, extra cords or a piece of auxiliary yarn, tapestry needle. **Sizes available:** kids - 12 mos; 18 – 24 mos; 3 yrs (4 yrs; 5 yrs; 6–7 yrs) (8–9 yrs; 10–12 yrs; 12–14 yrs); adults - 32 (34, 36, 38) (40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50) (52, 54, 56) (58, 60, 62) **Gauge:** 22 sts and 36 rows/rounds = 10x10 cm 4x4 in, in stockinette stitch, using 2.75 mm US2 needles, after blocking and slightly stretched. **Yardage** **kids** - 280; 297; 350 (420; 490; 525) (611; 770; 1803) m; **adults** - 768 (803; 873; 942) (1012; 1047; 1117) (1222; 1291; 1396) (1501; 1571; 1675) (1815; 1920; 1990) m **Difficulty level:** Medium (co, k, kfb, k2tog, p, ssk, yo, bo, M1R, M1L, RLI, LLI) **Pattern includes charts and written instructions. All charts are also fully written out.** English translation: © 2024 Katharina Sokiran