Designed by Claudia Q

Gardenias, one of my favourite tropical flowers, inspired this sweater. Their thick white petals and intoxicating fragrance are beautifully captured in both nature and various songs. A special memory is tied to the song “Luna de Xelajú,” which speaks of a moonlit serenade and evokes the essence of gardenias. This piece reflects the timeless beauty and elegance of the flower, making it a classic addition to any wardrobe. - Claudia

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SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust Circumference: 33 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)“ / 84 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm.
Body Length to Underarm: 13 (13.5, 14.5, 15.5, 16.5) (17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 20.5)” / 33 (34.25, 37, 39.25, 42) (44.5, 47, 49.5, 52) cm.
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 16 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5) (18, 18, 18.5, 18.4)“ / 40.5 (43, 43, 43, 43) (46, 46, 47, 47) cm.
Yoke Depth: 8.5 (9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16)” / 21.5 (23, 25.5, 28, 30.5) (33, 35.5, 38, 40.5) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 13 (13.5, 14.25, 15.25, 16.75) (18.75, 20.25, 21.75, 22.5)“ / 33 (34.25, 36.25, 38.75, 42.5) (47.5, 51.5, 55.25, 57) cm.

MATERIALS

Yarn A: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 252 m – 25 g), colourway Wheat.

Or approx. 863 (956, 1084, 1224, 1387) (1597, 1781, 1989, 2174) yds / 943 (1045, 1185, 1124, 1516) (1746, 1947, 2175, 2377) m of lace-weight silk mohair.

Yarn B: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Merino by Knitting for Olive (100% merino wool, 273 yds / 249 m – 50 g), colourway Wheat.

Or approx. 763 (856, 984, 1124, 1287) (1497, 1681, 1889, 2074) yds / 698 (783, 900, 1028, 1177) (1369, 1538, 1728, 1897) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Yarn C: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins of Nui by Ito (100% silk, 87 yds / 80 m), colourway Angora.

Or approx. 199 (205, 224, 240, 242) (259, 272, 288, 304) yds / 182 (188, 205, 220, 222) (237, 249, 264, 278) m of 30wt embroidery thread.

Needles: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm DPNs. US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles. US 5 / 3.75 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, (18) 4 mm pearls.

GAUGE
22 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles in St St holding Yarn A and Yarn B together, after blocking.

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