Poppy Sweater Adult

**Sizes:** XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) **Finished measurements:** Chest circumference: approx. 97 (103, 108, 111, 117, 128, 140, 144, 151) cm [38¼ (40½, 42½, 43¾, 46, 50½, 55, 56¾, 59½)]” to fit chest circumference: approx. 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-117, 118-127, 128-138, 139-149, 150-160) cm [30-32¾ (33-35¾, 36¼-39, 39¼-42¼, 42½-46, 46½-50, 50½-54¼, 54¾-58¾, 59-63)]”; Length from shoulder (next to neckband) to tip of ruffle: approx. 55 (57, 62, 64, 66, 68, 71, 73, 75) cm [21¾ (22½, 24½, 25¼, 26, 26¾, 28, 28¾, 29½)]”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 34 (35, 35, 38, 38, 37, 37, 36, 36) cm [13½ (13¾, 13¾, 15, 15, 14½, 14½, 14¼, 14¼)]” **Yarn:** 3 strands of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 balls. Sample is in Soft Silk Mohair in Petroleum Green colorway **Needles:** 5 mm / US8 and 6 mm / US10 circular and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge **Gauge (after blocking):** 15 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 6 mm / US10 needles **Notions:** Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle Poppy Sweater is a soft and airy sweater with a loose fit and features a ruffle with a scalloped edge along the bottom hem. It is worked in the round from the top down using 3 strands of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout. The neck opening is shaped with short rows before continuing with the yoke and body in the round. Stitches are picked up for the ruffle which is subsequently shaped with short rows. Sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. I-cord edges finish the sleeves and the neckline.