The Bloom Pullover is a wintry floral colorwork sweater with a cozy double folded neckband. Knitted in a lofty yarn, this sweater is warm yet lightweight for the coldest of winter days.
This is a purchase of digital pattern instructions to knit this item, not a physical product.
construction
The Bloom Pullover is worked top down, in the round, and seamlessly. Circular needles are used to work in the round, beginning with the neckband that is folded and joined. The yoke is begun and is shaped with German short rows to raise the back neck, followed by the colorwork chart with increases throughout. The yoke is then divided and the sleeve stitches are placed on hold while the body is worked and finished with 2x2 ribbing, switching to 1x1 ribbing for a short time, then bound off.
The sleeves are worked one at a time, placing the held stitches back onto a circular needle and working in stockinette stitch in the round while gradually decreasing to the wrist, finishing with ribbing to match the body.
supplies
Main Color (MC): 660 (735) 765 (840) 895 (1010) 1095 (1205) 1265 (1325) yds [605 (670) 700 (770) 820 (925) 1000 (1100) 1160 (1210) m] of KnitPicks Wonderfluff* (70% Baby Alpaca, 7% Wool, 23% Nylon, 50g; 142 yds [130m] per ball) in color Black Cherry or similar aran/heavy worsted weight yarn that meets gauge.
Contrasting Color (CC): 255 (270) 290 (310) 325 (370) 385 (420) 445 (460) yds [235 (245) 265 (285) 300 (340) 350 (385) 405 (420) m] of Wonderfluff* in color Hare Heather.
*Affiliate link. I may earn a small commission from Wonderfluff purchases made through this link.
Alternatives: Cloud, Santiago, Kos, Drops Air, Divina, Feeling Good Yarn, Beatrix.
Set of five 4mm(US6) DPNs for sleeve ribbing
4mm(US6) 32-40” circular needles [80-100 cm] for hem ribbing
4.5mm(US7) 16” circular needles [40 cm] for neckband ribbing
5mm(US8) 16” and 32-40” circular needles [40 and 80-100 cm] for stockinette body & sleeves
5.5mm(US9) 16” and 32-40” circular needles [40 and 80-100 cm] for colorwork yoke
Notions: 1 stitch marker, scissors, yarn needle, waste yarn/barber cord, measuring tape, Optional: Counter or locking stitch markers for round counting
sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10)
Finished bust (Fullest point of torso + ease): 36 (38) 42 (46) 50 (54) 58 (62) 66 (70)” [90 (95) 105 (115) 125 (135) 145 (155) 165 (175) cm]
This sweater is designed with a recommended positive ease of 8-10” [20-25 cm]. It is loose fitting at the bust and drapes straight through the body. The sample pictured is worn with 10” [25 cm] of ease.
gauge
(5mm needle) 16 sts x 22 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stockinette stitch worked in the round, wet blocked.
(5.5mm needle) 16 sts x 22 rows = 4” [10 cm] in colorwork worked in the round, wet blocked.
The Bloom Pullover is a wintry floral colorwork sweater with a cozy double folded neckband. Knitted in a lofty yarn, this sweater is warm yet lightweight for the coldest of winter days.
This is a purchase of digital pattern instructions to knit this item, not a physical product.
construction
The Bloom Pullover is worked top down, in the round, and seamlessly. Circular needles are used to work in the round, beginning with the neckband that is folded and joined. The yoke is begun and is shaped with German short rows to raise the back neck, followed by the colorwork chart with increases throughout. The yoke is then divided and the sleeve stitches are placed on hold while the body is worked and finished with 2x2 ribbing, switching to 1x1 ribbing for a short time, then bound off.
The sleeves are worked one at a time, placing the held stitches back onto a circular needle and working in stockinette stitch in the round while gradually decreasing to the wrist, finishing with ribbing to match the body.
supplies
Main Color (MC): 660 (735) 765 (840) 895 (1010) 1095 (1205) 1265 (1325) yds [605 (670) 700 (770) 820 (925) 1000 (1100) 1160 (1210) m] of KnitPicks Wonderfluff* (70% Baby Alpaca, 7% Wool, 23% Nylon, 50g; 142 yds [130m] per ball) in color Black Cherry or similar aran/heavy worsted weight yarn that meets gauge.
Contrasting Color (CC): 255 (270) 290 (310) 325 (370) 385 (420) 445 (460) yds [235 (245) 265 (285) 300 (340) 350 (385) 405 (420) m] of Wonderfluff* in color Hare Heather.
*Affiliate link. I may earn a small commission from Wonderfluff purchases made through this link.
Alternatives: Cloud, Santiago, Kos, Drops Air, Divina, Feeling Good Yarn, Beatrix.
Set of five 4mm(US6) DPNs for sleeve ribbing
4mm(US6) 32-40” circular needles [80-100 cm] for hem ribbing
4.5mm(US7) 16” circular needles [40 cm] for neckband ribbing
5mm(US8) 16” and 32-40” circular needles [40 and 80-100 cm] for stockinette body & sleeves
5.5mm(US9) 16” and 32-40” circular needles [40 and 80-100 cm] for colorwork yoke
Notions: 1 stitch marker, scissors, yarn needle, waste yarn/barber cord, measuring tape, Optional: Counter or locking stitch markers for round counting
sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10)
Finished bust (Fullest point of torso + ease): 36 (38) 42 (46) 50 (54) 58 (62) 66 (70)” [90 (95) 105 (115) 125 (135) 145 (155) 165 (175) cm]
This sweater is designed with a recommended positive ease of 8-10” [20-25 cm]. It is loose fitting at the bust and drapes straight through the body. The sample pictured is worn with 10” [25 cm] of ease.
gauge
(5mm needle) 16 sts x 22 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stockinette stitch worked in the round, wet blocked.
(5.5mm needle) 16 sts x 22 rows = 4” [10 cm] in colorwork worked in the round, wet blocked.
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