Cornflower Sweater

The Story & Inspiration Inspired by the quiet charm of late summer meadows and the vivid blue blossoms that sway gently in the breeze, the Cornflower Sweater is a celebration of botanical elegance and tactile joy. Designed to become a cherished heirloom in your handmade wardrobe, this sweater combines the visual drama of traditional stranded colorwork with modern, thoughtful detailing. The centerpiece of the design is a captivating round yoke adorned with deep cobalt and navy wildflowers blooming against a soft marzipan background. To frame the intricate colorwork without overwhelming it, the neckline and sleeve cuffs are finished with a delicate, sophisticated texture—adding just the right amount of understated sophistication. Construction & Fit The Cornflower Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, allowing you to try it on as you go for a customized fit. You begin with the circular colorwork yoke. Once the botanical motif is complete, careful back-neck shaping is worked using flat rows (Asian fit adjustment) to gently lower the front neckline, ensuring an anatomically balanced and comfortable fit that sits beautifully across the shoulders. The body and sleeves are then separated and worked in the round, finishing with the signature textured cuffs and neckband. Sizes S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) Finished Measurements Bust circumference: 97 (100) 110 (133) 141 (160) 166 (183) cm / 38” (39.5”) 43.5” (52.5”) 55.5” (63”) 65.5” (72”) Full length: 64 (64) 64 (64) 64 (65) 65 (67) cm / 25” (25”) 25” (25”) 25” (25.5”) 25.5” (26.5”) Sleeve length: 47 (47) 47 (47) 47 (47) 47 (47) cm / 18.5” (18.5”) 18.5” (18.5”) 18.5” (18.5”) 18.5” (18.5”) Upper-arm circumference: 38.1 (40) 42 (47.7) 49.5 (55.3) 59 (63) cm / 15” (15.5”) 16.5” (19”) 19.5” (21.5”) 23” (25”) Neck opening circumference: 39 (46) 48 (48) 51.5 (51.5) 53 (58.5) cm / 15.5” (18”) 19” (19”) 20.2” (20.2”) 21” (23”) *Size Guide: The sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 10–15 cm / 4–6” of positive ease at the bust.* Yarn DK weight yarn. Sample shown in: DROPS Daisy (100% Merino Wool, 110 m / 120 yds per 50 g). Main Color (Col. A - 02 Marzipan): 450 (450) 500 (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) g Stems & Leaves (Col. B - 33 Dark forest): 40 (40) 50 (60) 60 (70) 70 (80) g Flower Main Color (Col. C - 24 Cobalt blue): 40 (40) 50 (60) 60 (70) 70 (80) g Flower Secondary Color (Col. D - 19 Navy blue): 40 (40) 50 (60) 60 (70) 70 (80) g Gauge 21 sts and 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in stranded colorwork after blocking. (Please knit a swatch and adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge). Needles Circular needles: Size 4 mm, 40 cm / US 6, 16″ Size 4.5 mm, 40, 60, and 80 cm / US 7, 16″, 24″, and 32″ For sleeves and neckband (optional): The same needle sizes (4 mm & 4.5 mm) in Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) OR Short Circular Needles (such as ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties, KnitPro Ginger Mini, KnitPro Indigo Wood Mini, etc.) if you prefer not to use the Magic Loop method. Notions Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, blocking tools.