Nurtured

> Do you enjoy Andrea's patterns? [Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you'll love!!][1] *I wanted a cropped sweater with lots of texture that I could throw on over my favorite dresses and tunics or paired with high waisted jeans and skirts! This honeycomb pattern is easy to memorize and rhythmic to knit. This sweater is knit from the bottom up, mostly in the round, with the only seaming being a few stitches at the underarms.* **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE** 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)(56, 60, 64, 67.5)” 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132)(142, 152.5, 162.5, 171.5) cm *Intended to be worn with 4-6”/10-15 cm positive ease. To pick your best size, measure your full bust and add your desired ease, then pick the finished bust circumference closest to that number. Sample shown in size 2 with 6”/15 cm positive ease.* **YARN** Worsted Weight - 100% Wool 445 (470, 520, 555, 640)(685, 725, 765, 800) g 1035 (1090, 1210, 1290, 1485)(1590, 1685, 1775, 1855) yds **SUGGESTED YARN** Julie Asselin - Nurtured 100% Fine Wool (56 g/130 yds) 8 (9, 10, 10, 12)(13, 13, 14, 15) skeins in Courtepointe **NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 8/5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 7/4.5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs. *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down one size for the ribbing.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (8), tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn **GAUGE** 18 sts & 36 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles. *Measured over main fabric stitch pattern in the round after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Twisted German Cast On Short Rows Slipped Stitches Knitting in the round Binding Off Ribbing Increasing Decreasing [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr