Design specifications
13 Butterflies is a top down, seamless sweater with circular yoke and ¾ sleeves. A delicate lace band with butterfly motifs is worked into the yoke. The neckline, cuffs and the hem of the body has a wavy effect, created by a lace pattern. Short rows are added on back to shape the neckline. The sleeves and body are separated and worked in the round, no waste shaping.
Sizes
1 - 88cm
2 - 92cm
3 - 96cm
4 - 100cm
5 - 104cm
6 - 108cm
7 - 112cm
8 - 116cm
Those are the finished chest measurements below the sleeves lying flat. The garment is meant to be worn with negative ease: choose the sweater size that is 5 to 10 cm smaller than your actual bust circumference.
Yarn
The main yarn, used in the photos - Lana Gatto Perlata D’Australia (50g=233m) in colourway – wine
The lace band - BBB Filati Merinos Extra (100g=1500m) in colourway bordeaux
Gauge
29 sts/42 rows = 10x10cm
Needles
2,5mm circular needles 40cm for neck and 60 or 80cm for body.
2,5mm DPNs for the sleeves (optional in case of using magic loop)
Skill level
Intermediate - experience needed with short rows, reading pattern from chart