Flower Power Sweater

The Flower Power Sweater is inspired by the carefree and colorful style of 60s and 70s hippie fashion. It’s knitted seamlessly from the top down with a modern diagonal dropped shoulder construction. The relaxed, slightly boxy fit, round neckline, and extra-long sleeves give it an effortless, feminine vibe. Made with bright, self-striping yarn, each sweater is completely unique, and just as fun to knit as it is to wear. Whether paired with wide-legged jeans, layered over a floaty dress, or simply worn with leggings and socks, the Flower Power Sweater keeps you cozy and adds a vibrant, boho twist to your wardrobe. **Size:** 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9) **Size guide:** The Flower Power Sweater is designed to have approx. 21–25 cm/ 8.25–9.85” of positive ease for sizes 1–5 and then gradually less positive ease for sizes 6–9. The sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 71–76 (81–86, 91.5–96.5, 101.5–106.5) (111.5–117, 122–127, 132–137) (142–147, 152–158) cm/ 28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42) (44–46, 48–50, 52–54) (56–58, 60–62)”. For example, if you measure 85 cm/ 33.5” around your widest chest point and decide to make size 2, you will have a sweater with a finished chest circumferece of 110 cm/ 43.25” and with 25 cm/ 9.75” of positive ease. Measure yourself and/or one of your favourite sweaters before starting your project to determine which size will fit you the best and decide on the amount of preferred ease. **Finished measurements:** * **Bust circumference:** 100 (110, 116.5, 126.5) (133.5, 143.5, 150) (156.5, 166.5) cm/ 39.25 (43.25, 45.75, 49.75) (52.5, 56.5, 59) (61.5, 65.5)” * **Body length from underarm to bottom edge (adjustable):** 31.5 (32.5, 33, 33.5) (34.5, 35, 36) (36.5, 38.5) cm/ 12.5 (12.75, 13, 13.25) (13.5, 13.75, 14.25) (14.25, 15.25)” * **Sleeve length (adjustable):** 42 cm/ 16.5” * **Upper arm circumference:** 43.5 (45, 50, 51.5) (56.5, 58.5, 61.5) (63.5, 65) cm/ 17.25 (17.75, 19.75, 20.25) (22.25, 23, 24.25) (25, 25.5)” * **Cuff circumference (before ribbing):** 28.5 (30, 31.5, 31.5) (33.5, 33.5, 35) (35, 36.5) cm/ 11.25 (11.75, 12.5, 12.5 ) (13.25, 13.25, 13.75) (13.75, 14.25)” * **Hem and cuff length:** 8 cm/ 3.25” **Gauge:** 12 sts x 22 rows/ rounds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) on 6 mm (US 10) needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking 11 sts x 25 rounds in 10 cm (4”) on 5 mm (US 8) needles in twisted rib, after blocking **Suggested yarn:** 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5) skeins of Cloud by Lang Yarns (90% virgin wool (merino extrafine), 10% polyamide - 100g = 260 m [284 yds]) or 3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5) skeins of Promise Wooladdicts by Lang Yarns (90% virgin wool (merino extrafine), 10% polyamide - 100g = 260 m [284 yds]) **held together with** 4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6) (7, 7) skeins of Mohair Luxe by Lang Yarns (77% mohair, 23% silk - 25g = 175 m [192 yds]) **Or approx.** 605 (662, 735, 796) (876, 946, 1017) (1077, 1170) m/ 662 (724, 804, 871) (959, 1035, 1113) (1178, 1280) yds of chunky weight yarn **held together with** approx. 605 (662, 735, 796) (876, 946, 1017) (1077, 1170) m/ 662 (724, 804, 871) (959, 1035, 1113) (1178, 1280) yds of lace weight yarn The sweater is worked by holding one strand of chunky weight yarn and one strand of lace weight yarn together. *The sample is knitted in Cloud by Lang Yarns in the colour Lilac Petrol Pink (18) held together with Mohair Luxe by Lang Yarns in the colour Middle Purple (346).* **Notions:** a stitch holder or a piece of scrap yarn, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape **Skills required:** knitting flat, knitting in the round, Backwards Loop Cast-On, increases (M1L, M1R, M1Lp, M1Rp), decreases (k2tog, ssk), picking up stitches for sleeves and neckline, Italian Bind-Off *The pattern has been tech edited. Sizes 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 have not yet been tested, as I couldn't find testers for those sizes. If you'd like to knit one of them, please feel free to send me a message at two.magic.wands.contact@gmail.com*