Quackadelic

**QUACKADELIC - sweater** This sweater features a large duckling motif nestled among bulrush plants. Ducks have always been one of my favourites, and I wanted to capture them in a way that feels soft and a little playful. It’s knitted using the beautiful [John Arbon’s Yarnadelic sport yarn][1], which really brings the design to life. The bold, repeating motif runs in a band along the bottom of the sweater, giving it a strong but charming finish. The name *Quackadelic* is a little nod to both the gorgeous *Yarnadelic* yarn and, of course, my enduring love for ducks. **[YARN][2]** John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic Sport [100% Falklands Corriedale (nonsuperwash); 333m per 100g (83m per 25g) / 364yds per 100g (91yds per 25g)] in the following shades: A [Ordinary Joe][3] B [Sunflowers in my garden][4] **Sizes 1 (2; 3):** Shade **A** 322 gr (335 gr; 365 gr), Shade **B** 30 gr (32 gr; 35 gr). [Shade **A**: 4x100g skeins; Shade **B** 2x25g skeins] **Sizes 4 (5; 6; 7):** Shade **A** 395 gr (425 gr; 455 gr; 485 gr), Shade **B** 37 gr (40 gr; 43 gr; 45 gr). [Shade **A**: 5x100g skeins; Shade **B** 2x25g skeins] **Size 8:** Shade **A** 515 gr, Shade **B** 48 gr. [Shade **A**: 6x100g skeins; Shade **B** 2x25g skeins] **NEEDLES AND NOTIONS** Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working in the round (for sweater body and sleeves) Below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working in the round (for ribbing) Stitch markers Tapestry needle Waste yarn or spare cables to hold sleeves stitches **GAUGE** Plain: 27 stitches and 36 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette in the round on gauge-size needle(s) Colourwork: 27 stitches and 34 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stranded stockinette in the round on gauge-size needle(s) Use 3mm needle(s) as a starting point for swatching the main plain colour and 4 mm needle(s) for the stranded colourwork motif. **SIZES** The garment has a positive ease of 7cm / 23/4in and the instructions include 8 sizes. Finished Bust/Waist circumference: 86cm 33 7/8in (96cm 37 3/4in; 106.5cm 42in; 115cm 45 1/2in) (125cm 49 1/2in; 134.5cm 53in; 144cm 56 3/4in; 154cm 60 3/4in) **PATTERN NOTES** Qua*emphasized text*ckadelic is a bottom-up sweater with gentle waist shaping and a relaxed, comfortably wide neckline. A bold colourwork band featuring a repeating duckling motif runs across the lower body, adding a playful touch. The motif is worked from charts. The body is worked in the round from the hem to the underarms. The sleeves are also worked from the bottom up, with shaping increases, and are then joined to the body at the underarms. The stitches set aside at the underarms for both body and sleeves are grafted together during finishing for a smooth, seamless result. The borders are worked in a contrasting colour, highlighting the cast-on and cast-off edges, as well as the first and last rounds. The duckling motif comes in two orientations: one facing right and one facing left, so you can choose your preferred direction. For sizes 1, 3, 5, and 7, where the number of repeats is even, a third chart option is included, placing two ducklings mirrored at the centre front and centre back for a balanced, symmetrical look. **PLEASE NOTE:** the pattern is for personal use only **Technical Editing:** Frauke Urban / www.urbanyarning.com **Design, Photography and Graphics:** Claudia Fiocchetti [1]: https://www.jarbon.com/KLAKLADESIGNS [2]: https://www.jarbon.com/KLAKLADESIGNS [3]: https://www.jarbon.com/KLAKLADESIGNS [4]: https://www.jarbon.com/KLAKLADESIGNS