Colorful birds and leaves zig and zag across the stranded yoke, and bas-relief birds are scattered across the body of this loose-fitting pullover. Slender sleeves are worked in a staggered rib pattern and are finished with stranded leaves at the wrists.

Construction: Seamless pullover is knit in the round from the top down. Short rows shape the neckline. Underarms use provisional cast-on. I-cord forms a neat trim around the neckline.

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STATS:

Finished sweater measures: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60)“ / 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) (130, 140, 150 cm chest circumference.
2-5” / 5-13 cm ease recommended.
Shown in Size 3 worn with 4” / 10 cm ease.

Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply (light sport-weight yarn) in a variety of blends.
Main color: Eden in Graphite:
5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9) skeins.
Contrast colors: 1 mini skein (20g) each of Nirvana in turquoise and sage; Angelic in grape and buff; Eden in celery and curry. Kits available at sundayknits.com.

Substitute any light sport weight woolen yarn that works nicely to gauge. For main color: 1180 (1300, 1430, 1570, 1710) (1860, 2020, 2190) yds, plus up to 90 yds for each of 6 contrast colors..

Needles: Size 5 US / 3.75 mm circular needles 24-32” / 60-80 cm long,
size 4 US / 3.5 mm double- pointed needles for attached I-cord trim.

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn.

Skills used: Stranded knitting, reading charts, provisional cast-on, attached I-cord (explained).

Pattern includes: Both metric and English unit versions, written instructions for all sizes, schematic, glossary with links to more information, charts (stitch patterns are in charted format only.