The Lotus Sweater is a timeless boat neck construction featuring a high-low hem that accentuates the waistline in the front while offering more coverage in the back—the perfect fit for leggings or Bermuda shorts. The statement front panel features an intarsia column of colorful “Lotus Stitches” flanked by two bands of “Wheat Stitches” that offer texture and interest to this otherwise classic, coastal silhouette. The hems and upper armhole shaping are knit flat, while the Body and Sleeves are knit in the round. Light, airy and breathable, this pullover is the perfect companion for evening walks on the beach and outdoor dining in a light summer breeze.

Pattern details:

Skill Level: Intermediate

Needle Size:
Size US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 40’’ / 100 cm circular needles for magic loop or size needed to obtain gauge (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)
Additional needle of similar size for Three Needle Bind-Off

See Gauge for adjusting needle size

Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9

Finished Measurements:
40 (43.75, 48.5, 52.25, 56)59.75, 64.5, 68.25, 72” / 100 (111, 123, 132.5, 142)152, 164, 173.5, 183 cm finished chest circumference
Total Back Length (center back neckline to bottom of back hem) - (25.5, 25.75, 25.75, 25.75)26.5, 26.5, 27.5, 27.5” /62.5 (64, 64.5, 64.5, 64.5)66.5, 66.5, 69, 69 cm

Fit Note:
Recommended to be worn with 8-10’’ / 20.5-25.5 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Smaller sample is shown in a size 2 on a 34’’ / 85 cm chest with 9.75’’ / 24.5 cm of positive ease. Larger sample is shown in a size 5 on a 48” / 120 cm chest with 8” / 20 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:
13 sts and 20 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm in stockinette stitch knit in the round, gently steam blocked

Materials: 
Main Color (MC): 3 (4, 5, 5, 5)6, 6, 7, 7 skeins Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx. 210 yds (192 m) / 100g)

Contrast Colors (CC): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)1, 1, 1, 1 Wildflower Mini Skein Kit (approx. 85 yds (78 m) / 100 g) – 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) /skein

Pattern Designer: Julia Norris