The Watchful Hares Sweater

> Description The Watchful Hare Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down using a circular yoke construction, allowing for easy try-ons and simple customization of body and sleeve length. Subtle short-row shaping at the upper yoke gently raises the back neckline for improved comfort and fit. The pattern is written for 9 adult sizes, making it easy to choose your preferred amount of ease, from a more fitted silhouette to a relaxed oversized sweater. The hares and carrots can be knit using only two colors at a time. Additional details may be added later using the duplicate stitch technique. **Sizes** (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) This sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 4 in /10 cm of positive ease; however, this is just a guide. Some people prefer a closer fit; do not be afraid to select an option that provides somewhat less than the suggested ease according to your own preferences. **Finished bust circumference:** (84, 92, 102) (112, 120, 134) (142, 152, 162) cm / (33, 36¼, 40) (44, 47¼, 52½) (55¾, 59¾, 63½) in **Full length measured at center front:** (51.5, 52, 53) (54, 55, 55.5) (56, 57, 58) cm / (20¼, 20½, 21) (21¼, 21¾, 21¾) (22, 22½, 22¾) in **Materials:** Option 1: Fingering-weight yarn held together with lace mohair or any yarn to achieve recommended gauge (The mohair option creates a lighter, more fluid fabric) I used DROPS Flora (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca), 230yds/1.76 oz (210m/50g) + DROPS Kid-Silk(75% Mohair, 25% Silk), 230yds/1.76 oz (210m/25g) MC: DROPS Flora mix 05, dark grey, white + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 02, black CC: DROPS Flora mix 17, yellow + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 30, curry DP1: DROPS Flora uni colour 25, caramel + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 50, caramel DP2: DROPS Flora uni colour 32, dark green + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 66, dark olive > Yardage: MC: Fingering: (185, 210, 225) (250, 275, 290) (310, 335, 350) g Lace: (90, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145) (155, 165, 175) g CC: Fingering: (50, 55, 60) (65, 70, 75) (80, 85, 90) g Lace: (25, 25, 30) (30, 35, 35) (40, 45, 45) g Other colors: a little for embroidery Option 2: Any DK/Worsted Weight (4) yarn to achieve recommended gauge MC: (370, 400, 440) (485, 540, 580) (610, 655, 700) g CC: (90, 100, 110) (120, 135, 145) (155, 165, 175) g - main needle: US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles or other to achieve gauge. - ribbing needle: US 2½ (3.0mm) circular needles or smaller than main needle - tubular needle: US 1½ (2.5mm) circular needles or smaller than ribbing needle - needle > Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in colorwork after blocking with main gauge needles Difficulty: Intermediate Language: English. All patterns are written in standard US terms