Inflorescence by Maddy Moe

Inflorescence

Knitting
December 2023
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
20.5 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needle, worked flat and blocked lightly
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1150 - 2425 yards (1052 - 2217 m)
finished bust circumference of 35.5, 38, 41.5 (45.5, 49.5, 53, 57) (61, 64.5, 68.5) inches, or 89, 96, 105 (115, 125, 134, 144) (154, 163, 173) cm
English
This pattern is available for $8.00 USD buy it now

Enjoy an automatic 25% discount on this sweater pattern, through the end of December 2023! Thank you so much for supporting my work, this design has been a long time coming and I’m so proud to finally have it published :)


(noun) an arrangement or cluster of flowers on its stem

This sweater brings to life a scene we all envision for chilly Winter nights: wrapped up in an oversized sweater, we sip cocoa by a fire in our knit socks, surrounded by blankets with a cat sleeping next to our bag of yarn. Its simple cables add interesting texture mimicking a floral arrangement, while its oversized fit and thick fabric give the ultimate cozy vibe, helping bring to life our own version of this Winter haven as we dream of a flowering Spring.

This sweater is knit top-down, working German short rows to gently swoop the front neckline downward. Raglan yoke increases are worked before separating the sleeve stitches, and the body is finished in a split hem. This is meant to be worn as an oversized sweater, with several inches of positive ease, a deep yoke, and loose-fitting sleeves.

Here is a link to the project page for the sample.


Sizes: finished bust circumference of 35.5, 38, 41.5 (45.5, 49.5, 53, 57) (61, 64.5, 68.5) inches, or 89, 96, 105 (115, 125, 134, 144) (154, 163, 173) cm

  • Recommended ease: 3-8 inches (7.5-20 cm) positive ease

  • The sample was knit in size 41.5”, and modeled on a 34.5” bust (giving ~7” / 18 cm of positive ease)

  • See Schematic Diagram in attached picture, also on page 9 of the pattern

Needles:

  • Size US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” circular knitting needles – for collar

  • Size US 4 / 3.5 mm DPNs or long circular needles for magic loop – for sleeve cuffs

  • Size US 6 / 4.0 mm circular knitting needles – main body needle

  • Size US 6 / 4.0 mm DPNs or long circular needles for magic loop – for sleeves

Yarn: holding one strand of each yarn together throughout the sweater:

  • Fingering weight yarn: 1150, 1220, 1340 (1460, 1580, 1680, 1830) (1950, 2075, 2200) yards, or 1050, 1115, 1230 (1340, 1450, 1540, 1675) (1785, 1900, 2010) meters (sample used Woolberry Fiber Co. - Berry Merino, in colorway Secret Admirer)

  • Lace weight yarn: 1265, 1350, 1480 (1615, 1750, 1860, 2022) (2155, 2290, 2425) yards, or 1160, 1230, 1355 (1480, 1600, 1700, 1850) 1970, 2100, 2220) meters (sample used Woolberry Fiber Co. - Berry Suri, in colorway Poetry)

  • Alternatively: one strand of DK weight yarn, in approximately the yardages listed above

Gauge: 20.5 sts x 30 rows = 4” x 4” stockinette stitch on main body needle, worked flat and blocked lightly

Notions: four stitch markers (including one unique for BOR), cable needle, tapestry needle, 36” / 91 cm waste yarn