Rosemaaling is a decorative folk hand painting technique that is practiced in Scandinavian countries, but also has similar characteristics to other folk painting techniques from around the world. Characterized by floral designs (especially Roses), this painting technique was an inspiration for this pattern. Twisted rib Cuffs and Hem feature a flower motif as well, giving a feminine touch to this design.

Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 37 (40, 44, 46, 49) (51, 56, 60)” final garment chest circumference, intended with 2-4” of positive ease.

Gauge: 24 sts x 28 rows = 4” x 4” in Colorwork pattern or in St st, in the round, after blocking, on US 3.5 (3.75 mm) needle.
Please, take time to check your gauge, and use needle size necessary to achieve it.

Materials
Circular needles, 21” cord or larger:
US size 3.5 (3.75 mm) for Colorwork.
US size 3 (3.25 mm) for Stockinette.
US size 2 (2.75 mm) for Ribbing

Fingering weight yarn in Color A 1000 (1100, 1200, 1300) (1400, 1500, 1600) yds, Color B 450 (500, 550, 600) (650, 700, 750) yds, Color C 150 (160, 170, 180) (190, 200, 210) yds, Color D 240 (250, 260, 270) (280, 290, 300) yds.

Gray sample made with Cloudborn Fibers, Alpaca & Highland Naturals, fingering weight, in colors: Fog Heather (Color A); Fog Heather+Avocado (Color B); Jamieson & Smith 2ply Laceweight, lace weight held double, in colors: Medium Green (Color C); Ecru (Color D).

Black sample made with Knit Picks Chroma Fingering, in colors: Black (Color A), Bare (Color B); Knit Picks Palette, lace weight held double, in color: Clover (Color C); Mrs Crosby Satchel, fingering weight, in color: Ravishing Rouge (Color D).
Tapestry needle, Tape measure, Scissors, Stitch Marker.

Construction Overview
Neck worked in Twisted Rib, followed by German Short rows.
Colorwork yoke is worked in the round, with optional Small Flower motif to continue throughout the rest of the sweater.
Body and sleeves separated and worked in the round, top-down.
Sleeves picked up and worked in the round, top-down.