Flowers Sweater

> Enjoy 25% off until October, 9. No coupon needed. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. The Extra-Oversize **Flowers Sweater** has gone through many modifications before becoming the sweater of dreams. Its generous volume combined with an unexpected lightness makes it a piece that is destined to become one of the most loved items in your wardrobe. The sweater is based on a stranded colorwork pattern that is maintained throughout the entire garment. The entire sweater is worked seamlessly in the round as a single piece, using the steek technique. Steeking is a method of knitting in the round (typically used in stranded colorwork) where a small section of additional stitches - usually 5-7 stitches (in this pattern, 5 stitches) - is worked and later cut open after finishing the knitting. This technique makes it possible to work complex colorwork in the round without interruptions. The steek stitches are also worked in a 1×1 colorwork pattern. The armholes and neckline are formed using steeks. The shoulder slope is shaped through gradual, step-by-step bind-offs. The sleeves are worked together with the body of the sweater in the round using additionally cast-on stitches. **SIZES** S-M (L-XL) 2XL-3XL (4XL-5XL) **Bust circumference**: 75-95 cm (100-115 cm) 120-130 cm (130-150 cm) 29 ½ - 37 ½ in (39 ½ - 45 ¼ in) 47 ¼ - 51 ⅛ in (51 ⅛ - 59 in) **Positive ease**: ~+35-40 cm or ~+13 ¾ - 15 ¾ in **Finished measurements** **Width (measured flat**): 63 cm (73 cm) 83 cm (93 cm) 24 ¾ in (28 ¾ in) 32 ⅝ in (36 ⅝ in) **Length**: 60 cm (62 cm) 64 cm (66 cm) 23 ⅝ in (24 ½ in) 25 ¼ in (26 in) **YARN** **Drops Air** - 65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool (50 g - 150 m) 250 (350) 450 (550) g - color 1 200 (300) 400 (500) g - color 2 **Sandnes Garn Kos** - 62% alpaca, 29% nylon and 9% wool (50 g - 150 m) 250 (350) 450 (550) g - color 1 200 (300) 400 (500) g - color 2 **GAUGE** 19 sts x 20 r = 10x10 cm [4x4 in] in stockinette stitch in established pattern after washing and blocking **NEEDLES** Circular needles 6 mm 120 cm [US 10 - 47 in] (3 pc., or two additional cables 120 cm [47 in] and two cable connectors for interchangeable needles) - for main knitting Circular needles 3.5 mm 120 cm [US 4 - 47 in] - for ribbing You will also need crochet, markers, a tapestry needle, scissors, and a yarn of a different color or stitch holder, sewing thread and sewing needle. **DIFFICULTY**: Advanced Picture shows size 1 in Drops Air colors bright olive+wheat and Drops Air brown+beige