This playful colorblock sweater is an ideal autumn layer. The cozy mohair adds a bit of flair to the casual, slightly-cropped silhouette. Basic intarsia is the perfect introduction for a knitter who is new to the technique. #sizeinclusive

Needles & Notions

Main Needle: US 7 / 4.5 mm in 32-40” circular needle
Sleeve and Collar Needle: US 7 / 4.5mm 16” and/or DPNs or long circular for the Magic Loop method
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder/scrap yarn, tapestry needle, spare US 7 circular needle (optional)

Sizing
XS(S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Bust Measurements
29(33, 37, 41, 45)(49, 53, 57, 62)”
73.5(83, 94, 104, 114)(124.5, 134,5, 144.5, 155) cm
Garment Measurements
34(38, 42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62, 66)”
86(96.5, 106.5, 117, 127)(137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm
Ease
4-6” (10 - 15.25 cm) of positive ease.
Choose a finished garment size that is 4-6” (10 - 15.25 cm) larger than your bust measurement for a similar fit to pattern photo.

Gauge
18 stitches and 24 rows per 4”/ 10cm on main needle stockinette, blocked.

Yarn
Approximately 900(1010, 1120, 1240, 1380)(1520, 1645, 1775, 1900) yds or 820(920, 1020, 1120, 1255)(1380, 1500, 1650, 1730) meters of DROPS Lima or any similar DK weight yarn

held double with 780(875, 975, 1075, 1200)(1315, 1425, 1540, 1650)yds or 710(795, 885, 975, 1085)(1200, 1300, 1400, 1500)m of Knit Picks Aloft or any laceweight mohair yarn

DK Color A (Cream): 385(435, 480, 530, 590)(650, 700, 760, 820) yds or 350(395, 440, 485, 540)(595, 645, 695, 745)m
DK Color B (Red): 360(400, 450, 495, 550)(605, 660, 710, 760) yds or 330(370, 410, 450, 500)(550, 600, 645, 695)m
DK Color C (Yellow): 225(250, 280, 310, 345)(380, 410, 445, 475) yds or 205(230, 255, 280, 315)(345, 375, 405, 435)m

Options
You could also use one strand of worsted weight yarn to achieve gauge. While the mohair softens the edges between the colors, eliminating this strand would create more defined blocks of color with crisp edges. (And potentially be lower cost, too!)

Notes

Construction
This intarsia sweater is knit flat from the bottom up. The front panel and back panel are knit separately, then joined at the shoulders. The sides are seamed from hem to underarm. Stitches are picked up for the neckline and knit in the round to create a folded collar. Then, stitches are picked up around the armhole edge and the sleeves are knit in the round.

Techniques
Intarsia, Folded Collar, Mattress Seaming, Decreases, Picking Up Stitches, Three-Needle Bind-Off