Little Loopy Sweater

The Little Loopy Sweater was designed to honor the amazing dyer behind Little Loopy yarns. Kayla creates beautiful, unique colorways that speak to the soul of so many crafters. She is also a kind and loving person who puts so much of herself into everything she does and it shows! In addition to the loops being an obvious take on Little Loopy, they also represent how connected we are to each other as one loop leads into the next loop. Kayla has created a Little Loopy community that crafts friendships and projects alike. The Little Loopy Sweater is a top-down, colorwork yoke sweater with a choice to make either short sleeves or long, slightly tapered sleeves. You can also knit it with a contrasting colorwork hem or finish it with a plain hem. It is worked with German Short Row shaping at the upper back for a better fit. **SIZES: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9] **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE:** 32, 36, 40 (44, 48, 52) [56, 60, 64] in/ 81, 91, 102 (112, 122, 132) [142, 152, 163] cm Note: You may wish to choose a size that has 2-4” of positive ease. Therefore, add your desired amount of ease plus your bust measurement and find the finished size circumference that is closest to your final number. If your gauge does not match, you may end up using more or less yarn than listed to complete your project. **Yarn used for model:** Little Loopy Fingering in the colorways Blossom (MC) and Spring Puddles (CC) 75% SW merino, 25% Nylon 437 yards/100 grams Yarn Amounts: MC 2, 2, 3 (3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4] – long sleeves MC 2, 2, 2 (2, 2, 2) [3, 3, 3] – short sleeves CC 1, 1, 1 (1, 1, 1) [1, 2, 2] – with contrast colorwork hem CC 1, 1, 1 (1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 2] – with no contrast hem OR any fingering weight yarn in the following amounts (yards/meters): **Long-sleeve:** MC: 750, 820, 900 (990, 1120, 1190) [1290, 1400, 1495]yd/ 680, 750, 825 (900, 1025, 1090) [1180, 1280, 1365]m CC (with contrast colorwork hem): 250, 270, 300 (330, 370, 390)[425, 460, 495]yd/230, 245, 270, (300, 340, 360) [390, 425, 450]m CC (with no contrast hem): 190, 205, 225 (250, 280, 300) [325, 350, 375]yd/170, 185, 205 (225, 255, 270) [295, 320, 340]m **Short-sleeve:** MC: 480, 535, 590 (650, 735, 800) [880, 945, 1010]yd/440, 490, 540 (600, 670, 725) [800, 860, 920]m CC (with contrast colorwork hem): 250, 270, 300 (330, 370, 390)[425, 460, 495]yd/230, 245, 270, (300, 340, 360) [390, 425, 450]m CC (with no contrast hem): 190, 205, 225 (250, 280, 300) [325, 350, 375]yd/170, 185, 205 (225, 255, 270) [295, 320, 340]m Needles: U.S. 4 and U.S. 2.5 **Photo credits: Josie Gawrys *** NOTE: Pattern has been fully tech edited and partially test knitted. I was able to procure test knitters for sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. If there is anyone who would like to test knit sizes 5, 7, 8 and 9, I would be happy to provide the pattern for free to anyone who would be willing to test knit those sizes. Feel free to contact me here on Ravelry.