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Pulling inspiration from the Japanese stitch dictionaries of Hitomi Shida and the designer’s travels to the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan, the Imperial Gardens Sweater uses relatively simple stitches to create an intricate design full of flowing lines. This sweater is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.

Difficulty Advanced

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 30 (36, 42, 47, 53, 59, 65, 71)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 36”; modeled with 3” of positive ease.

Yarn Manos del Uruguay Milo (65% Merino wool, 35% linen; 380 yd 350 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): #i7099 Zinc, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 27 sts and 35 rows = 4” in St st; 27 sts and 35 rows = 4” in Chart B patt.

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NOTES

• This pullover is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.