Cosmos Sweater

*Inspired by the cosmos flower with brilliant pops of colour peeking out from dense foliage. This top down sweater is straightforward, worked with lifted increases, and features dip stitch flowers flowing down the yoke in a gradient for a very unique style. You will find your deep stash yarn, that is so variegated you didn't know what to do with it, worked up surprisingly quick! This sweater is worked from the top down seamlessly in the round. Cast on the neckline, work raglan increasing until the underarm. Then place sleeve stitches on hold, continue knitting body, and sleeves are then completed last. Short rows are included after the neckline ribbing. These are optional, but provide a more comfortable fit. Cosmos sweater will make your variegated yarns bloom their brightest, with very little effort!* * Written instructions * Worked from the top down * Optional short rows at back of neck * Photo tutorial for short rows * Photo tutorial for Cosmos Flower stitch * Schematic **Size** -------- XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL). **Measurements** ---------------- Finished chest measurement: 34 (36, 40, 46) (50, 55, 60) (65, 70)” / 86 ( 91.5, 102, 117) (127, 140, 154.5) (165, 178) cm. Designed to be worn with 2-4 inches/ 5- 10 cm of positive ease. (Ease is included in finished chest measurement). Sweater is intended to have a comfortable fit with some positive ease. **Materials** ------------- Yarn: Malabrigo - Rios. 100% Superwash Merino Wool. 210 yards per 100 grams. “Pisces” colourway Total Yardage: 920 (1080,1260,1520) (1700, 1880, 2080) (2200, 2340) yds. Recommend needle size: US size ​​3 (3.25 mm) for ribbing, US size 6 (4.0 mm) for sweater or sizes needed to obtain gauge. XS to XL: 16" and 32" circular and DPN needles, 2XL to 5XL: 16", 32" and 48" circular and DPN needles Notions: wool needle for grafting, stitch markers. **Gauge** --------- 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked using US 6 (4.0 mm). * Sample shown is size medium 36” bust, with 4 inches of positive ease, with a cropped length at 15”/ 38 cm from underarm, and sleeves measuring 17” / 43 cm from underarm.