Confetti Rain – Sweater

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 92.75 (101, 109, 117.25, 125.5) [133.75, 141.75, 150, 158.25, 166.25] cm / 36.5 (39.75, 43, 46.25, 49.5) [52.5, 55.75, 59, 62.25, 65.5]” – recommended to be worn with 15 cm / 6” of positive ease at the bust.

YARNS
MC: De Rerum Natura Ulysse (100% French and Portuguese Merino Wool; 185 metres / 202 yards per 50 g)

1200 (1330, 1445, 1565, 1670) [1785, 1920, 2065, 2280, 2390] metres / 1310 (1455, 1580, 1710, 1825) [1950, 2100, 2260, 2495, 2615] yards

CC: Schoppelwolle Zauberwolle (100% Wool; 250 metres / 273 yards per 100 g)

40 (45, 50, 55, 55) [60, 65, 70, 75, 80] metres / 45 (50, 55, 60, 60) [65, 70, 75, 85, 90] yards

Sample shown is knit in colourways Bouleau (MC) and Streiflichter (CC). Francesca wears a size 3 with no ease.

NEEDLES
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
2.75 mm / US 2 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size 1-2 sizes smaller than main needle)

GAUGE
22 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in Chart B, on larger needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats)
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Long Tail Cast-On
• Reading your knitting
• Wrap & Turn Short Rows
• Stranded colourwork
• Dip stitches in CC
• Backward Loop Cast-On
• Tubular Bind-Off
• Standard Bind-Off

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Francesca Korff
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jen Hurley & Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Neck circumference: 51 (51, 51, 52.75, 54.5) [54.5, 56.25, 58.25, 58.25, 60] cm / 20 (20, 20, 20.75, 21.5) [21.5, 22.25, 23, 23, 23.5]”
• Yoke depth (measured at front): 17.75 (19, 19.5, 20, 20.75) [22, 23, 24.25, 27.5, 28] cm / 7 (7.5, 7.75, 7.75, 8.25) [8.75, 9, 9.5, 10.75, 11]”
• Bust circumference: 92.75 (101, 109, 117.25, 125.5) [133.75, 141.75, 150, 158.25, 166.25] cm / 36.5 (39.75, 43, 46.25, 49.5) [52.5, 55.75, 59, 62.25, 65.5]”
• Side length from underarm: 30.25 cm / 12”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 32.75 (35.5, 38.25, 41.75, 43.75) [45.5, 48.25, 51, 55.5, 57.25] cm / 13 (14, 15, 16.5, 17.25) [18, 19, 20, 21.75, 22.5]”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 45.5 cm / 18”
• Sleeve cuff circumference: 21.75 (23.75, 25.5, 27.25, 27.25) [27.25, 29, 31, 32.75, 32.75] cm / 8.5 (9.25, 10, 10.75, 10.75) [10.75, 11.5, 12.25, 13, 13]”