PROMO
1) In order to support Black Mountain Yarn Shop in North Carolina that is temporarily closed due to hurricane Helene, anyone who purchases $50 or more from their online shop and PM’s me with the receipt will receive this pattern for free. Your order will be delayed due to the store, but it is a great way to support the shop.

2) anyone who makes the pattern in sizes 8, 9, 11, or 12, will receive a free pattern as these sizes have not been test knit

Montrose is a sport weight sweater in the “rose” series, sister pattern to DK Melrose. It features an asymmetrical yoke with berries and exposed floats to create a non geometric pattern. It has a higher neckline with a “petal” hem. The biased increase pattern creates curves for a “softer” look. Inspired by Delft, Wedgwood, and other china. Options for short sleeve and long sleeves. This is an advanced pattern.

Look for the third version, the “Mommy and Me” children’s tunic coming this fall!

Needles:
A US 5 (3.75mm) circular needle 32-60in / (80-150cm) long
A US 3 (3.5mm) circular needle 32-60in / (80-150cm) long
Optional - a set of DPNs in 3.5mm or smaller may be helpful for the double cuff on long sleeves.

Gauge:
25 sts 34 rows to measure 4” 10cm over st st using 3.5mm needles
25 sts 34 rows to measure 4” 10cm over chart pattern using 3.75mm needles
Note: Choose the yarn and needle sizes that allow you to achieve the gauge that the pattern is written for. If necessary, when changing to the chart pattern you may need to go up a needle to maintain the correct tension.

Fit: recommended 4-6” positive ease around bust and 1” positive ease around arm.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12}

Collar circumference:
14.25 (15.5, 16.5, 17.75, 19.25, 19.25){20.25, 20.5, 20.5, 21.75, 22.75, 24.5} inches
35.5 (38.5, 41.5, 44, 48.1, 48.1) {50.6, 51, 51.4, 54.3, 57.2, 61.3} cm

Body/bust circumference:
35 (37.5, 40, 43.75, 47, 51) {53.5, 56.75, 59.25, 63, 65, 68.25} inches
87.5 (94, 100, 109.5, 117.5, 127.5) {134, 142, 148, 157.5, 162.5, 170.5} cm

Sleeve circumference at upper arm:
11.25 (12.25, 13.25, 14.25, 15, 15.75) {16.75, 18, 19, 20, 21.25, 22.5} inches
28 (30.5, 33, 35.5, 37.5, 39.5) {42, 45, 47.5, 50, 53, 56.5} cm

Wrist Circumference: 7 (7, 7.25, 7.25, 7.75, 8) {8.75, 9, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 10} inches
17.5 (17.5, 18.25, 18.25, 19.5, 20) {22, 22.5, 22.5, 23.25, 23.75, 25} cm

Sleeve length: 19 inches; 48 cm
Body length to underarm: 17 inches; 42.5 cm

Yarn in Short Sleeve Sample:
MC: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light, colorway “Winter White” 144 yd/50g
CC: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light, colorway “Starry Night Mix” 144 yd/50g

Yardage:
MC:
675 (733, 784, 863, 930, 1006){1060, 1139, 1204, 1277, 1335, 1422} yd
618 (670, 717, 789, 851, 920){970, 1042, 1101, 1168, 1221, 1300} m

CC:
197 (212, 225, 247, 265, 287){302, 320, 333, 354, 372, 397}yd
180 (194, 206, 226, 243, 263){276, 292, 305, 324, 340, 363}m

Estimated Skeins:
MC: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) {8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10} skeins
CC1: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2){2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3} skeins

Yarn in Longsleeve Sample:
MC: Spin Cycle Dyed in the Wool, colorway “Silver Linings” 200yd per 50g
CC1: Spincycle and Moondrake’s Moonspun in “Frozen” 300yd per 75g held together w/
CC2 (optional): Farmer’s Daughter Oh Dang in “Many Moons” 328 yd/50g

Note: knitter may opt for multiple contrast colors for different elements of the chart (ie the flowers, leave, and berries could all have their own CC)

Yardage:
MC:
1199 (1301, 1391, 1531, 1651, 1785) {1882, 2022, 2137, 2267, 2370, 2524} yds
1096 (1190, 1272, 1400, 1510, 1632) {1721, 1849, 1954, 2073, 2167, 2308} m

CC1:
249 (268, 285, 313, 336, 364) {383, 405, 422, 449, 471, 503} yds
228 (245, 261, 286, 307, 333) {350, 370, 386, 411, 431, 460} m

CC2: (optional)
138 (148, 157, 173, 185, 201) {211, 224, 233, 248, 260, 278} yds
126 (135, 144, 158, 169, 184) {193, 205, 213, 227, 238, 254} m
Note: Only CC1 is required, CC2 was added for embellishment but will thicken fabric.

Estimated Skeins:
MC: 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) {10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14} skeins
CC1: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2){2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3} skeins
CC2: (optional) 1 (1, 1, 1 ,1, 1){1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1} skeins

Tech edited by Faye Perriam-Reed