Americana Sweater

My Americana Sweater, a relaxed drop-shoulder pullover featuring a bold colorwork flag panel worked in intarsia across the front. This pattern comes with the African American flag chart AND a blank chart, because the goal isn't just for you to make my flag, it's for you to make your own. Whether you sport this flag, the Pride flag, Support the Dolls, a flag from your country of origin, or something entirely your own, this sweater is your canvas. I hope it makes you feel proud to wear it. ️ **Get the Yarn:** [**https://lionbrand.sjv.io/QjXvoz**](https://lionbrand.sjv.io/QjXvoz) <i>This is an affiliate link, thank you for using it! Purchasing through affiliate links supports the designers you love at no extra cost to you.</i> ✨ **Stay Connected with BobbleClubHouse** ✨ Instagram: [**@BobbleClubHouse**](https://www.instagram.com/bobbleclubhouse/) Facebook: [**facebook.com/bobbleclubhouse**](https://www.facebook.com/bobbleclubhouse) Pinterest: [**pinterest.com/BobbleClubHouse**](https://www.pinterest.com/BobbleClubHouse/) Website: [**bobbleclubhouse.com**](https://bobbleclubhouse.com/) Podcast: [**apple.com/knitflix-and-chill**](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knitflix-and-chill/id1528187192) YouTube: [**youtube.com/@BobbleClubHouse**](https://www.youtube.com/@BobbleClubHouse) ✨ **What Makes This Pattern Special** • Includes both the African American flag chart and a blank chart so you can design your own • Bold intarsia colorwork panel worked across the front, a true wearable canvas • Stars are added afterward using duplicate stitch for crisp, clean detail • Sleeveless drop-shoulder silhouette in a relaxed, breezy summer fit • Available in four sizes **Materials** • **Needles:** Circular knitting needle size 6 (4mm), 36" long; Circular knitting needle size 6 (4mm), 16" long • **Yarn:** Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton® (100% Mercerized Cotton, Worsted weight / Weight 4) Color A: Ecru \[761-098C\] Color B: Cherry Pop \[761-114AA\] Color C: \[761-153\] Color D: Ivy League \[761-179AA\] • **Notions:** Stitch markers, large eyed blunt needle, stitch holder or waste yarn **Finished Dimensions** • Sizes: XS/S (M/L, 1X/2X, 3X/4X) • Finished Bust: 39 (47, 55, 63)" / 99 (119.5, 139.5, 160) cm • Finished Length: 24 (25, 26, 27)" / 61 (63.5, 66, 68.5) cm **Gauge** • 20 sts + 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) over stockinette stitch • On size 6 (4mm) needles • <i>Be sure to check your gauge!</i> **Skills You'll Practice** • Cast on • Knit • Purl • Working in the round and flat • Intarsia colorwork • Duplicate stitch • Picking up stitches for neckband and armhole ribbing • Bind off Written in US knitting terminology with full written instructions, colorwork chart, blank chart for customizing, schematic, and abbreviations guide included. **Skill Level** Advanced Beginner, the intarsia technique is well supported with detailed notes on twisting yarns and reading the chart. Print the blank chart and color in your own design before you start knitting, this is a deeply personal project worth taking your time with.