Poppy Sweater is a soft and airy sweater with a loose fit and features a ruffle with a scalloped edge along the bottom hem. It is worked in the round from the top down using 3 strands of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout.

The neckline is shaped with short rows before continuing with the yoke and body in the round. Stitches are picked up for the ruffle which is subsequently shaped with short rows. Sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. I-cord edges finish the sleeves and the neckline.

Sizes: 1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12-14) years
Finished measurements: Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 36 (37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44) cm 14¼ (14½, 15, 15¼, 15¾, 16½, 17¼)”; Chest circumference: 58 (63, 68, 70, 73, 78, 82) cm 22¾ (24¾, 26¾, 27½, 28¾, 30¾, 32¼)”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 19 (22, 25, 28, 31, 34, 38) cm 7½ (8¾, 9¾, 11, 12¼, 13½, 15)”
Yarn: 3 strands of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) balls. Sample is in Soft Silk Mohair in Dusty Artichoke colorway
Needles: 5 mm / US8 and 6 mm / US10 circular and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 16 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 6 mm / US10 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle