I really love cozy sweaters—if you ask me, the chunkier the knit, the better. The Botanica Sweater is knit in a soft alpaca yarn and it’s a great sweater for everyday wear. It’s easy to layer underneath a jacket or over a dress, making it a closet essential for both spring and fall. Make this sweater even more eye-catching by embroidering large, colorful flowers on the front.

SIZE
XS (S) M (L) XL

BUST
38 ½ (41) 43 ¼ (45 ¾ ) 47 ¾ in /
98 (104) 110 (116) 121 cm

LENGTH
20 ½ (21 ¼ ) 22 (22 ¾) 23 ¾ in /
52 (54) 56 (58) 60 cm

YARN
Bulky weight yarn, such as Rauma Puno (68% alpaca, 22% nylon, 10% wool; 120 yds/110 m/50g)

YARN QUANTITY
6 (7) 7 (8) 9 skeins

GAUGE
14 sts and 22 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette st in the round on larger needles. Always make a gauge swatch and adjust needle size if necessary.

NEEDLES
Size US 10 (6 mm), 16, 32, or 40 in (40, 80 or 100 cm) circular needles
Size US 10 double pointed needles
Size US 11 (7 mm) 16, 24, 32, and/or 40 in (40, 60, 80, and/or 100 cm) circular needles
Size US 11 (7 mm) double pointed needles

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or scrap yarn