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ABOUT: The Peony Sweater is a drop shoulder pullover designed with a v-neck and collar. It’s constructed from top to bottom, knitted in the round with twisted rib. This pattern contains the instructions for the plain version with the body in stockinette and the cables version, with sets of 3x3 cables on the second half of the body.

SIZES: A (B) C);

Note on sizes: The size D (Finished bust circ: 170 cm | 67 inches) is unfortunately not being tested yet.
If your interested in testing this size please contact me before purchasing the pattern.

MEASUREMENTS of the garment: 108 (130) 150 cm | 42,5 (51) 59 inches for bust circumference.

This sweater is designed to fit very oversize, with approx. 25-30 cm | 10-12 inches of positive ease. If you like a garment with less ease I suggest to size down. To find your size, measure your bust circumference and add 20-30 cm | 10-12 inches for the oversize fit or 10-15 cm | 4-6 inches for a slightly loose fit and choose the size that’s closer to the number you end up with.

NEEDLES: 5 mm (or other needle sizes to get gauge) and 4 mm circular needles, 4 mm double-pointed needles.

GAUGE: 16 sts X 20 rows (10x10 cm | 4x4 inches) in stockinette with 5 mm needles (or other needle sizes to get gauge) after blocking

MATERIALS:

300 (400) 500 (600) g of Drops Air (50g/150m) or 450 (550) 600 (700) of Drops Merino Extra-Fine (50g/105m) held together with 125 (150) 150 (200) Drops Kid Silk (25g/225m)

DIFFICULTY:

★★★ Intermediate

When purchasing this product you will receive the pdf file of the pattern in English.

TECHNIQUES:

• German Short-rows

• M1L and M1R

• 3/3LC and 3/3RC (Cables)

• K2tog and ssk

• Backward loop method for cast on

• Picking up stitches

• Italian bind off