Awilda is a sport weight sweater knit from the top down, featuring playful, easy-to-work colorwork, and a relaxed, cocoon-fit body. This pattern is a great stash buster and opportunity to play with color!
Short rows are worked at the back neck. Instructions are given for lengthening the body and sleeves as desired.

Each row uses only 2 colors and has short floats so this is quite approachable for beginner knitters. 

I made mine using Moonspun, the collaboration between Moondrake Yarn and Spincycle Yarn Co. They have created something really special with this yarn- it is both smooth and hard-wearing but also warm and cozy. I also used this yarn for my Autumn Alpine sweater and I know I will find myself reaching for again! 

MATERIALS
Yarn
Moondrake Co. and Spincycle Yarns
Moonspun (100% Superwash American Wool)
300 yards 274 meters
sport weight

Colors used in sample:
MC: Navy
CC1: Salt (white)
CC2: Hunter Blue (dusty blue)
CC3: Carrot (orange red)
CC4: Hunter Green (blue green)
CC5: Aureate (gold)

Needles:
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.
Ribbing: US 3 3.25 mm
Main: US 4 3.5 mm

Notions:
Stitch marker, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rounds = 4” 10 cm in colorwork and stockinette on main needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes:
Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 8-10” 20.5-25.5 cm of positive ease at the bust. See schematic on page 8 for full fit details.
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}
Bust circumference:
38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58) {62, 66, 70, 74}”
96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) {157.5, 167.5, 178, 188} cm

Yardage: Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications.

MC: 920 (1021, 1113, 1214, 1305, 1407) {1499, 1600, 1692, 1794} yards 841 (934, 1017, 1110, 1193, 1286) {1370, 1463, 1546, 1639} meters
Skeins: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) {5, 6, 6, 6}

All CCs within one skein each for all sizes
CC1: 58 (65, 70, 77, 82, 88) {94, 100, 107, 113} yards 53 (59, 64, 70, 75, 81) {86, 92, 97, 103} meters

CC2: 50 (56, 61, 66, 71, 77) {82, 87, 92, 98} yards 46 (51, 56, 61, 65, 70) {75, 80, 85, 90} meters

CC3: 55 (61, 67, 74, 79, 85) {90, 97, 101, 107} yards 51 (56, 62, 67, 72, 78) {82, 85, 93, 98} meters

CC4: 49 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75) {80, 86, 91, 96} yards 45 (51, 55, 59, 64, 69) {74, 78, 83, 88} meters

CC5 (same as CC3): 55 (61, 67, 74, 79, 85) {90, 97, 101, 107} yards 51 (56, 62, 67, 72, 78) {82, 85, 93, 98} meters