Darling Sweater

The Darling Sweater is a dropped shoulder, colorwork sweater that is worked from the bottom up. The sleeves are then picked up and are knit without decreases to create a cozy wide sleeve. Lastly the folded neckline is picked up and worked in the round. It is designed to have 10 - 14 inches or 25 - 35 cm of positive ease. **Sizes** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) **Measurements** Circumference: 106.5 (116.5) 133.5 (140) 160 (163.5) cm OR 42 (46) 52.5 (55) 63 (64.5) inches Length: 45.5 (52) 52 (52) 58.5 (58.5) cm OR 18 (20.5) 20.5 (20.5) 23 (23) inches **Suggested Needles** 4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles 4.0 mm [US 6] circular needles **Gauge** 24 sts x 27 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm OR 4 in x 4 in on a 4.5 mm [US7] following the colorwork chart provided in the pattern **Materials** DK weight OR fingering weight + lace weight Meters [Yards] of DK weight yarn: Main color: 875 (1000) 1100 (1250) 1475 (1500) m OR 960 (1100) 1200 (1375) 1615 (1640) yards Contrast color: 550 (625) 675 (775) 925 (950) m OR 600 (685) 740 (850) 1015 (1040) yards