INTRODUCING ‘MANDALA SWEATER’
A KNITTING EXPERIENCE AS SOOTHING AS MEDITATION.

Do you agree that knitting is a meditation? This versatile
pattern guides you through a calming, rhythmic process,
where each stitch becomes a moment of mindful focus.
The circular ornaments flow effortlessly, making it perfect
for using up those treasured leftover yarns. With endless
opportunities for creative expression, you can combine
colors freely, creating a sweater as unique as your
imagination. The simplicity of the pattern invites knitters
of all levels to embark on a joyful journey, crafting a one-of-
a-kind masterpiece that reflects both your style and your
sense of tranquility.

Mandala sweater is a great opportunity to use your most precious leftover yarns, as for the yoke you will need up to 7 colours in small amounts.

GAUGE
Yoke: 20 stitches over 26 rows (10 cm x 10 cm square).
Body and sleeves: 19 stitches over 25 rows.
Gauge is given for stockinette stitch.

The gauge is approximate due to the varying yarn weights in the
yoke. Aim to match the gauge using yarns in Color 1 and Color 8 (see Color Pattern Notes below).

SIZES

S: Bust circumference up to 82 cm
M: Bust circ. up to 90 cm
L: Bust circ. up to 98 cm
XL: Bust circ. up to 110 cm

MEASUREMENTS FOR S/M/L/XL IN CM

Yoke length 23/25/27/30 cm (adjustable as desired)
Body width: 43/46/50.5/56.5 cm;
Circumference: 86/92/101/113 cm

COLOR PATTERN NOTES
The sweater has a total of 8 colors.
Color 1 – Main color for the yoke, running through the entire pattern.
Color 8 – Main color for the body and sleeves (using boucle yarn).
Colors 3-7 – Used in small quantities, making them suitable for leftover yarns.
Color 3 – Used in rows with bobbles. It can be replaced with flamme yarn
(with large bobbles on the yarn itself). If using flamme yarn, you can simply
knit these rows with the flamme yarn, pulling the bobbles to the front.

Alternative Color Scheme: You can knit the sweater using just 3 colors: choose one main color for the yoke, replace the other yoke colors with one color, plus use boucle for the body and sleeves.