The symbols of Christianity date back from the time of the early Christians and continue to evolve up through the Middle Ages and into modern times. This sweater is meant to pay tribute to Jesus Christ, His Mother and His symbols. It’s like a scavenger hunt – see how much symbolism you can find!

“My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, for he has regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because he that is mighty, has done great things to me; and holy is his name.”
-Luke 1: 47-49

Pattern Notes
Benedicta is a two color, fitted, top down, round yoke pullover with stranded colorwork and elbow length sleeves.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7, 8
Finished Bust Measurements: 30.75 (34.5, 39.25, 43.25) 46.25, 50, 54, 60.75” / 78 (87.5, 99.5, 110) 117.5, 127, 137, 154.5 cm

Finished Sleeve Circumference: 11 (11.75, 13, 14) 15.5, 16.75, 18, 19” / 28 (30.5, 33, 35.5) 39.5, 43, 45.5, 48.5 cm

Gauge
19 sts/ 25 rounds = 4” in stockinette st worked in the round. Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.

How to Choose a Size
This sweater is designed to be fitted. For a roomier top, size up! See schematic for all the details.

Shown in size 2 on a 34” bust and 11.75” arm circumference and worn with 0.5”/ 1 cm positive ease in the bust and no ease in the upper arm.

Yarn Requirements
29 Bridges Merino DK (100% superwash Merino wool; 231 yards/211 meters) 100 grams
Shown in Aubergine (Color A) & Urban (Color B).
2 (2, 2, 3) 3, 3, 3, 4 skeins of EACH color

or approximately 325 (370, 425, 485) 535, 600, 665, 750 yds / 297 (338.5, 388.5, 443.5) 489, 548.5, 608, 686 m of EACH color.

Materials
Highlighter or pen to mark directions for your size
16-inch US #5/3.75 mm circular needle (gauge needle) or size required to get gauge
32-inch US #5/3.75 mm circular needle
DPNs US 5#/3.75 mm (set of 4 or 5) for sleeves

16-inch US #4/3.5 mm circular needle for neck rib
32-inch US #4/3.5 mm circular needle for bottom rib
DPNs US 4#/3.5 mm (set of 4 or 5) for sleeve rib
waste yarn
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle