This sweater has a slightly retro shape and is knitted in garter stitch, using the intarsia technique to create an organic motif at the front and on the right sleeve.

The sweater is knitted from the top down. First, knit the back from the neckline to the point at the base where the ribbing will begin. Next, you pick up the stitches for the front and knit this side from the top down as well. The shoulder seam sits slightly towards the back, and both the front and the back shoulders are shaped with short rows. After finishing the front, work the bottom ribbing all the
way around the garment in the round, then do the same for the neck ribbing. After this, you pick up and knit stitches for the sleeves, which are worked flat in garter stitch, with the ribs worked in the round. To finish the sweater, close the side seams and sleeve seams.

SIZES
Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 are designed to fit a bust circumference of: 76 (86) 96 (106) 116 (126) 136 (146) 156cm / 30 (34) 38 (42) 46 (50) 54 (57) 61in

The Dancing Sunbeams Sweater is designed to be worn with approx. 17–27cm (6¾–10½in) positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
1. Bust circumference: 98 (108) 118 (128) 138 (148) 158 (168) 178cm
/ 38½ (42½) 46½ (50½) 54¼ (58¼) 62¼ (66¼) 70in
2. Total length: 58 (59) 60 (60.5) 61.5 (62.5) 63 (64) 65cm
/ 22¾ (23¼) 23½ (23¾) 24¼ (24½) 24¾ (25¼) 25½in

YARN
Two strands of lace weight yarn held double or, alternatively, use one strand of a thicker 4-ply (fingering weight) or a 5-ply (sport weight) yarn. You will also need waste yarn for casting on.

Please note that these quantities are only estimates, and are for when using yarn held double. If using 1 strand, halve these quantities:
MC: 2834 (3075) 3315 (3510) 3816 (4082) 4323 (4563)
4823m
/ 3100 (3364) 3627 (3840) 4174 (4466) 4729 (4992)
5276yds
CC1: 124 (130) 137 (156) 163 (163) 183 (189) 196m
/ 136 (143) 150 (171) 178 (178) 200 (207) 214yds
CC2: 176 (176) 176 (196) 196 (196) 209 (215) 215m
/ (193 (193) 193 (214) 214 (214) 228 (235) 235yds
CC3: 130 (130) 137 (137) 137 (137) 143 (150) 150m
/ 143 (143) 150 (150) 150 (150) 157 (164) 164yds

Yarn used in the sample: La Bien Aimée Helix (75 per cent Falkland Merino, 25 per cent Gotland Wool, 650m / 710yds – 100g / 3½oz), held double.
MC: Goldenrod, 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 skeins

La Bien Aimée Helix Mini Skein (75 per cent Falkland Merino, 25 per cent Gotland Wool, 163m / 178yds – 25g / 7/8oz), held double.
CC1: Dawn, 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 skein(s)
CC3: Rust, 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skein

La Bien Aimée Felix Mini Skein (75 per cent Falkland Merino, 25 per cent Corriedale, 163m / 178yds – 25g / 7/8oz), held double.
CC2: Peach Sweater, 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 skeins

NEEDLES
3mm (US 2.5) circular needles, or size needed to obtain the correct tension (gauge), for the body and 2.5mm (US 1.5) circular needles for the ribs.

TENSION (GAUGE)
25 sts x 45 rows to 10 x 10cm 4 x 4in) in garter stitch using
MC held double, measured after washing and blocking.

SKILL LEVEL
4 of 5