Avant Gardener is a comfortable, slightly oversized sweater knit with two yarns held together. It’s perfect for using up all your scraps! Or you can choose colors to create a beautiful fade. Make sure to check out the testers sweaters for inspiration.

Size:
This sweater is designed to have about 12-20 cm/5-8” of positive ease at the bust. To achieve this fit, choose a size with a bust measurement 12- 20 cm 5-8” larger than your own.

For sizes XL, 2XL and 3XL: choose a size with a bust measurement 5-10 cm / 2-4” larger than your own.

Sizes XS, (S, M, L), (XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Bust circumference sweater:
90, (97, 102, 109), (115, 128, 139) cm.
35.5, (38, 40, 43), (45, 50.5, 54.5)”

Yarn:
Main color:
Approximately 900, (960, 1000, 1075), (1150, 1230, 1320) m /
984, (1050, 1090, 1175), (1260, 1345, 1445) yards of Sock/Fingering weight yarn.

Yarn used in sample piece:
Drops Flora Uni Colour, 65% wool/35% alpaca, 210 m/230 yards per 50 gr. Sample uses color ‘06 Black’.

Scrap yarn:
Approximately 660, (700, 760, 800), (880, 940, 1000) m /
721, (765, 830, 875), (960, 1030, 1095) yards of Sock/Fingering weight scrap yarn.

Suggested Needles:
• 5 mm (US 8, UK 6), circular needles for main needles.
use needle size needed to achieve gauge.
• 4 mm (US 6, UK 8), circular needles or double pointed needles for knitting cuffs and ribbing.