Water Lily Sweater

**PDF Pattern includes:** Pattern Chart Written explanation Photo reference Video link for technique **Difficulty:** Intermediate Water lily sweater is inspired by the shape of water lily. It looks like a mix of sweater and shirt, but wears like a poncho. Garment features circular floral lace pattern, square neckline with ribbing trim, bell-shape sleeves, high side openings and curved garter trims. **WORKFLOW** Water lily sweater is built on motifs. **SIZES** 1 (2) 3 **GARMENT MEASUREMENTS** (WITH EASE) **Bust Circumference:** 102 (112) 122 cm [40 (44) 48 inches] **Overall Length** (from top back trim to bottom trim edge): 52 (57) 62 cm [20.5 (22.5) 24.5 inches] **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** 4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) 3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) **GAUGE** (AFTER BLOCKING) In purl stitch using 4.5 mm [US 7] needles 18 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] **SIZE GUIDE** The sweater wears looser due to the high side-opening design. Smaller size has larger ease while larger size has less ease. It is designed to be about 15 cm [6 inches] larger TO 10 cm [4 inches] smaller in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to decide which look you are going for first, an oversized sweater or a fitted shirt. Then, pick the size accordingly. *Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 14 cm [5.5 inches] positive ease. The look is going for an oversized sweater.* **SUGGESTED MATERIALS** 400 (550) 625 gr. Pascuali, Camel DK, 25 gr. / 80 m - Col. 10 *Knit the sweater with 1 strand of Camel DK.* **Yarn Alternatives** 1 strand of any DK weight yarn. It is recommended to pick NON-STRETCHY yarn.