Desi Sweater

**Gauge** 20 stitches x 28 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in colorwork pattern, worked in the round on larger needles. **Yarn** DK weight yarn or yarn that meets the gauge. Hello Lavender DK was used for the sample. The yardage assumes 17 inches of total body length and 19 inches of total sleeve length. You might require more or less yardage based on your preferred length of garment. **Finished Chest Size** Sizes : (1, 2, 3), 4, 5, 6, 7, (8, 9, 10) Inches : (37.6, 42.4, 45.6), 51.2, 54.4, 59.2, 63.2, (68, 72, 76.8) **Yardage** MC : (1130, 1265, 1355), 1505, 1605, 1735, 1840, (1990, 2100, 2215) CC1 : (155, 175, 195), 225, 245, 265, 285, (320, 345, 380) In yards **Needles** Below are the suggested needle sizes. Please gauge swatch and use needles that match the prescribed gauge. Ribbing needles are recommended to be 3 sizes smaller than the body needles. Body: US 6 / 4.0mm circular needles Ribbing: US 2 / 2.75mm circular needles **Techniques** Long-tail cast on German short-rows Increasing and Decreasing Stranded colorwork Knitting in the round Stretchy Bind Off Backwards loop cast on **This pattern is untested for sizes 7-10. If you would like to test it for free, please email me at KnitsByShru@gmail.com and I will send you the pattern!**