Root to Rise

This is a top-down sweater knit in the round. Short rows are worked on the back to shape the back neck. Then the round yoke is worked with all increases incorporated into the charts. Sleeve stitches are placed on holders while finishing the body. Instructions are included for an optional folded hem with an optional hidden message worked into the hem facing. SIZING: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)(10, 11) Finished bust measurements: 33.75 (35.5, 39, 42.75, 44.5)(46.25, 48, 51.5, 55)(62.25, 67.5) in / 86 (91.5, 99, 108, 113)(117.5, 122, 131, 140)(158, 172) cm. Designed with 4 in / 10 cm positive ease. For other measurements, see schematic.   Yarn: La Bien Aimée Sport Nouveau: 100% Falklands Merino, 300 m / 328 yards / 100 g: MC: Color = Mist, 3 (3, 3 3, 4)(4, 4, 4, 4)(5, 5) x 100g skeins or approx. 840 (860, 915, 970, 1005)(1030, 1065, 1120, 1220)(1325, 1400) yards / 775 (794, 845, 895, 928)(951, 983, 1033, 1126)(1223, 1292) meters of a sport-weight yarn CC1: Color = Alba, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2) x 100g skein(s) or approx. 280 (295, 330, 345, 360)(375, 400, 450, 475)(510, 545) yards / 258 (272, 305, 318, 332)(346, 369, 415, 438)(471, 503) meters of a sport-weight yarn CC2: Color = Noir, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 3)(3, 3) x 100g skeins or approx. 375 (390, 455, 485, 505)(525, 550, 650, 690)(750, 805) yards / 346 (360, 420, 448, 466)(485, 508, 600, 637)(692, 743)meters of a sport-weight yarn CC3: Color = Sari, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2) x 50g mini skein(s) or approx. 115 (120, 130, 140, 145)(150, 155, 165, 180)(200, 210) yards / 106 (111, 120, 129, 134)(138, 143, 152, 166)(185, 194) meters of a sport-weight yarn GAUGE 27 sts and 33 rounds over 4 in / 10 cm in colorwork after blocking, on size 3.5 mm / US 4 needles. 28 sts and 36 rounds over 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette after blocking, on size 3.5 mm / US 4 needles. 28 sts and 44 rounds over 4 in /10 cm in 1x1 rib after blocking, on size 2.75 mm / US 2 needles. Tools & Materials Size 2.75 mm / 2 US circular needles in 3 lengths appropriate for neck, cuffs and hem (see finished measurements). Size 2.75 mm / 2 US dp needles for cuffs. Size 3.5 mm / 4 US circular needles in appropriate lengths for neck, yoke, body and sleeve circumferences. Size 3.5 mm / 4 US dp needles for lower sleeve. Optional: Size 3.75 mm / 5 US circular needles and dp needles for sleeves if needed to prevent gauge change. Optional: Size 2.5 mm / 1.5 US circular needle in length appropriate for optional folded hem. Darning needle for weaving in ends. 3 stitch markers (including one unique for BOR) plus more to mark pattern repeats if desired.