Hearts on a String is relaxed boxy sweater with a stunning heart damask pattern on the hem. The sweater is worked seamlessly top-down. It has long sleeves, a boxy shape with a very slight A line shape and the shoulders are shaped with short rows. The pattern comes with instructions for an optional bust dart. The 3-color pattern takes a bit of concentration but is well worth the effort.

Size
XS-S-M (L-XL-2XL) 3XL-4XL-5XL

This sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 8’’ / 20 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Finished measurements
Bust circumference: 39-42.5-46.5 (51.5-54.25-59.75) 62.5-66-71’’ / 97.5-106-116.5 (128.5-135.5-149.5) 156.5-165-177.5 cm

Hip circumference: 40-44-48 (52-56-60) 64-68-72’’ / 100-110-120 (130-140-150) 160-170-180 cm

Upper arm circumference: 11.75-12.75-14.25 (15.25-16-17.5) 18.5-20.5-22’’ / 29.5-32-35.5 (38.5-40-43.5) 46-51.5-55 cm

Sleeve length: 16.5-17-17.25 (17.25-17.75-17.5) 18.5-18.75-18.75’’ / 41.5-43-44 (44-45-44.5) 47-47.5-48 cm

Body length from underarm: 12.5’’ / 32 cm

Scye height: 6.25-6.75-7.5 (8-8.25-9) 8.5-9.75-10.25’’ / 15.5-17-18.5 (20-21-22.5) 21.5-24-26 cm

Neckline depth: 3.25’’ / 8 cm

Yarn
Nurja Merino Sock 3ply (80% SW merino, 20% nylon, high twist, 300 m / 100 g), or other sport weight yarn. Shown in colors Afrikan tähti (MC), Jet (CC1) and Rubelliitti (CC2).

3-3-3 (4-4-4) 4-5-5 skeins of MC, 1-1-1 (1-1-2) 2-2-2 skeins of CC1 and 1 skein of CC2.

Yardage
MC: 705-800-930 (1010-1085-1205) 1310-1470-1615 yrds / 650-730-850 (925-995-1105) 1200-1345-1480 m,

CC1: : 250-265-280 (290-305-350) 365-395-420 yrds / 230-240-255 (265-280-320) 335-360-385 m,

CC2: 130-140-155 (170-180-200) 205-220-240 yrds / 120-130-145 (155-165-180) 190-205-220 m.

Needles
US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm) - 40’’ / 100 cm long circular needles and dpns in the smaller size if you prefer to work the sleeves with them. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge
24 sts x 30 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm in colorwork, worked in the round on the bigger needles (after blocking).

23 sts x 33 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round on the smaller needles (after blocking).

Other
4 stitch markers, scrap yarn, E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook, tapestry needle.

Errata
The arm scye should measure 6.25-6.75-7.5 (8-8.25-9) 8.5-9.75-10.25’’ / 15.5-17-18.5 (20-21-22.5) 21.5-24-26 cm for both back before leaving the sts onto a holder and for front before joining in the round.