Rising Lotus

> If you add 4 of my designs to your > cart, the least expensive one will be > free ~ enjoy! Rising Lotus is a cozy top-down pullover, designed with comfort and beauty in mind. This DK-weight sweater features a relaxed, boxy silhouette and graceful scooped neckline, making it a wardrobe staple you'll reach for again and again. My favorite part? Lotus lace panels on both front and back — they are much easier than they look and make the knitting addictive. A few other details to love: * You can try it on as you go for a perfect fit * The length can easily be customized (body and sleeves) * A short-sleeved option is included * It’s finished with pretty half-twisted ribbing in which only the knits are twisted, for a more relaxing project * Written instructions for the lace with an optional chart on the same page (no flipping back and forth!) * Plus photo or video tutorials for all the tricky bits I hope you will enjoy knitting it as much as I did! **Instructions are fully written, with one optional chart for the lotus lace.** **Yarn** 970 (1070, 1170, 1260) (1340, 1420, 1500) yards/890 (980, 1070, 1160) (1230, 1300, 1380) meters of DK-weight yarn; shown in ArtFil Chalet in the Detente colorway. A solid or semi-solid yarn is recommended. Alternatively, one strand of fingering-weight yarn and one strand of silk-mohair yarn can be held together throughout. You will need the yardage indicated above for each of these yarns. **Sizes** XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) **Finished Measurements** Bust: 39 (41.75, 44.5, 47) (51.5, 55, 59.5)”/99 (106, 113, 119.5) (131, 139.5, 151) cm Recommended ease: 4-6”/10-15 cm. To achieve this fit, choose a size with a bust measurement that is 4-6”/10-15 cm larger than your own. Shown in XS with 5”/12.5 cm positive ease. **Blocked Gauge** 18 stitches and 26 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch on US 7/4.5 mm needle. **Needles** * US 7/4.5 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm or longer, *or size to obtain gauge* * US 7/4.5 mm double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round (for sleeves), *or size to obtain gauge* * Two US 5/3.75 mm circular needles, one measuring 16”/40 cm (for neckband) and one measuring 24”/60 cm or longer (for body ribbing), *or two sizes smaller than needle used to obtain gauge* * US 5/3.75 mm double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round (for cuff ribbing), *or two sizes smaller than needle used to obtain gauge* **Notions** * 8 stitch markers (including 1 in a contrasting color or shape) * Tapestry needle * Two stitch holders or waste yarn > Would you like to join a KAL or get > the inside scoop on new designs? > Looking for help with a pattern? > You’ll find the ShadyStroll Knits > Ravelry group [here](https://www.ravelry.com/groups/shadystroll-knits), and you can find > me on Instagram as [@shadystroll](https://www.instagram.com/shadystroll/).