Hearthside Sweater

Some of my most favorite memories are of nights spent with family and friends laughing and listening to music near the crackling logs and glowing embers of a fireplace. Think warmth. Think coziness. Think home. Those are the feels I want you to have when you wear your **Hearthside Sweater**. This pattern features a mix of diamonds in the yoke that “twinkle” above elongated, “flaming” zigzags at the hemline. Although this sweater is designed for a cropped fit, you can customize the length to your own comfort level. Knit with DK yarn, it has the perfect blend of lightness and warmth. What colors will you choose for your **Hearthside Sweater**, and most importantly, what memories will you make while wearing it? **Construction** This sweater is worked in the round seamlessly from the top down. **Sizes** Instructions for each size in this pattern are indicated throughout as follows: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9, 10]. It is written for a body with a full chest circumference measuring 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50) [54, 58, 62, 66]”/76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) [137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5] cm, and is designed to be worn with approximately 2” (5 cm) of positive ease. The upper sleeve circumference is designed to have approximately 2.5” (6.5 cm) of positive ease for a relaxed fit. Cover photo is shown in Size 3 on a 38” (96.5 cm) full chest circumference with 2” (5 cm) of positive ease. See tables on page 2 of the pattern to pick the best size for you based on your body measurements and desired garment ease. *Please note that sizes 9 and 10, as outlined above, have not been tested for this pattern. I continue to welcome testers for these sizes and appreciate the extra time and work that goes into knitting them. If you are interested in testing size 9 or 10 and providing detailed notes and feedback, please contact me at courtney@flynnknit.com and I will provide the pattern to you free of charge as I would for any tester. **Suggested Needles** US 8 (5 mm), or size needed to meet stranded pattern and stockinette gauge: 16” (40 cm) circular needles, 24” (60 cm) circular needles, 36” (90 cm) circular needles; and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. US 6 (4 mm), or size needed to meet ribbing gauge: 16” (40 cm) circular needles, 24” (60 cm) circular needles, 36” (90 cm) circular needles; and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. **Gauge** 18 sts and 22 rnds (blocked) = 4” (10 cm) square in the stranded pattern and stockinette using larger needles 23 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in 1x1 ribbing unstretched using smaller needles 19 sts and 36 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in 1x1 ribbing stretched using smaller needles **Yarn** DK yarn in four contrasting colors held singly. If your gauge is different than what is called for in the pattern, yardage will vary. Substitute yarn yardage also may vary. **Main Color**: 655 (720, 820, 900, 990, 1090) [1200, 1315, 1420, 1525] yds/599 (659, 750, 823, 906, 997) [1098, 1203, 1299, 1395] m **Contrast Color 1**: 25 (30, 35, 35, 40, 45) [50, 55, 55, 60] yds/23 (28, 33, 33, 37, 42) [46, 51, 51, 55] m **Contrast Color 2**: 25 (30, 35, 35, 40, 45) [50, 55, 55, 60] yds/23 (28, 33, 33, 37, 42) [46, 51, 51, 55] m **Contrast Color 3**: 35 (40, 45, 50, 50, 60) [65, 70, 75, 80] yds/33 (37, 42, 46, 46, 55) [60, 65, 69, 74] m **Sample Shown In** Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease DK (80% acrylic, 20% wool), 232 yds (212 m) per 3 oz (85 g) skein. **Main Color**: Slate (636-151T: medium blue-grey) **Contrast Color 1**: Peach (636-135S: salmon pink) **Contrast Color 2**: Pumpkin (636-132U: dark muted orange) **Contrast Color 3**: Cinnamon Stick (636-133AS: brownish red) **Notions** Scissors Scrap yarn or stitch-holder cords Stitch markers, at least 3 unique, and some optional removable stitch markers Tapestry needle Feel free to sell small quantities of finished sweaters that are made using this pattern, but please give credit to **flynnknit** for the design. Please do not share, distribute or sell any part of the pattern itself. Please tag **@flynnknit** and use **#HearthsideSweater** and **#flynnknit** on social media with any photos of your work created with this pattern. I’d love to see your progress photos and finished sweaters! I appreciate your support sooooo much! Pattern also available at **www.flynnknit.com** Make sure you’re signed up for my newsletter on my website to be the first to know about what I’m working on next. My newsletter is also the ONLY place I offer regular, exclusive discounts to subscribers on knitting patterns purchased on my website.