Poppy Bloom pullover

The Poppy Bloom Pullover is a stranded colorwork sweater featuring a circular yoke adorned with a bold yet delicate floral motif. Inspired by blooming flowers, the colorwork creates a striking focal point while still feeling wearable and timeless. The pullover is knitted seamlessly from the top down, beginning at the top of the colorwork yoke. Increases are incorporated directly into the stranded pattern, allowing the floral motif to flow smoothly across the yoke. Once the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves are separated at the underarm and worked individually in the round. Subtle short-row shaping at the back adds comfort and improves the fit. The sleeves also feature colorwork, echoing the yoke design and tying the whole sweater together. Stitches for the neckband are picked up from the cast-on edge and worked in ribbing in the round. The neckband is then folded double, creating a warm, structured neckline with a beautiful finish. For the colorwork, choose three of your favorite colors. The main color should have enough contrast with the two contrasting colors to ensure the floral pattern stands out clearly and the yoke design really shines. The Poppy Bloom Pullover combines thoughtful construction with eye-catching colorwork, making it a rewarding project for knitters who enjoy working with charts and creating garments that are both cozy and visually striking. Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Finished bust circumference: 90 (100, 110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160, 170) cm / 35.5 (39.25, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25) (55, 59, 63, 67) inches including the intended ease of 15 cm / 6 inches Length from hem to underarm (adjustable): 24 (24, 24, 24, 26) (26, 26, 28, 28) cm / 9.5 (9.5, 9.5, 9.5, 10.25) (10.25, 10.25, 11, 11) inches Yoke length: 26 (26, 27, 27, 27) (28, 28, 28, 28) cm / 10.25 (10.25, 10.75, 10.75, 10.75) (11, 11, 11, 11) inches Sleeve length from cuff to underarm (adjustable): 40 (40, 40, 42, 42) (42, 44, 44, 44) cm / 15.75 (15.75, 15.75, 16.5, 16.5) (16.5, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25) inches Upper arm circumference: 34 (36, 38, 40, 44) (48, 51, 54, 58) cm / 13.5 (14.25, 15, 15.75, 17.25) (19, 20, 21.25, 22.75) inches Cuff circumference: 28 (28, 31, 31, 31) (31, 33.5, 33.5, 33.5) cm / 11 (11, 12.25, 12.25, 12.2) (12.25, 13.25, 13.25, 13.25) inches Note: Please be aware that adjusting the lengths of the garment will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project. Yarn Note: If you are working with DK weight yarn, you will need only the amount listed for the fingering weight yarn. Work with a single strand throughout the whole project. MC: 790 (830, 910, 1000, 1100) (1210, 1330, 1460, 1610) m / 860 (900, 990, 1090, 1200) (1320, 1450, 1600, 1760) yards of fingering weight yarn and 790 (830, 910, 1000, 1100) (1210, 1330, 1460, 1610) m / 860 (900, 990, 1090, 1200) (1320, 1450, 1600, 1760) yards of lace weight yarn, such as silk mohair CC1: 120 (120, 130, 140, 140) (150, 160, 170, 180) m / 130 (130, 140, 150, 160) (170, 180, 190, 200) yards of fingering weight yarn and 120 (120, 130, 140, 140) (150, 160, 170, 180) m / 130 (130, 140, 150, 160) (170, 180, 190, 200) yards of lace weight yarn, such as silk mohair CC2: 90 (90, 100, 110, 110) (120, 130, 140, 140) m / 100 (100, 110, 120, 120) (130, 140, 150, 160) yards of fingering weight yarn and 90 (90, 100, 110, 110) (120, 130, 140, 140) m / 100 (100, 110, 120, 120) (130, 140, 150, 160) yards of lace weight yarn, such as silk mohair Sample: MC: 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) balls of Knitting For Olive Merino (100% merino; 250 meters / 273 yards per 50 g) shown in the colorway Racoon and 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) balls of Kremke Soul Wool Silky Kid (70% mohair, 30% silk; (72% mohair, 28% silk; 210 m / 230 yards per 25 g), shown in colorway 20. CC1: 1 ball of Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% merino; 235 meters / 257 yards per 50 g), shown in the colorway 1015 and 1 ball of Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 225 m / 246 yards per 25 g), shown in colorway Cream. CC2: 1 skein of Säie Wool Merino sock (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 425 m / 465 yards per 100 g), shown in colorway Quiet time and 1 ball of Gepard Garn Kid Seta (70 % kid mohair, 30% silk; 210 m / 230 yards per 25 g), shown in colorway 414 Needles Needle size A: 3 mm / US2.5 DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for cuffs 3 mm / US2.5 circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm / 16 inches for the neckline 3 mm / US2.5 circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm / 32 inches for smaller sizes and 100 cm / 40 inches for larger sizes for the hem Needle size B: 3.5 mm / US4 DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for sleeves 3.5 mm / US4 circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm / 32 inches for smaller sizes and 100 cm / 40 inches for larger sizes for the main part Needle size C: 4 mm / US6 DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for colorwork around the cuffs 4 mm / US6 circular needle with a cable length of 60 cm / 24 inches for smaller sizes and 80 cm / 32 inches for larger sizes for the colorwork at the top of the yoke 4 mm / US6 circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm / 32 inches for smaller sizes and 100 cm / 40 inches for larger sizes for the colorwork at the bottom of the yoke Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge! I recommend knitting the colorwork using a needle one size larger than you would normally use for Stockinette stitch with the same yarn weight. Gauge 20 sts and 26 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of colorwork on size C and Stockinette stitch on size B needles, in the round, after blocking Notions 1 stitch marker waste yarn tapestry needle blocking tools