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About
The Speckled Dreams sweater is a classic circular yoke sweater knit seamlessly from the top-down. It features simple short rows, tubular bind-off, and 2×2 rib at the collar, cuffs, and hem. It’s designed to have approx. 2-7” of positive ease, and is graded for 9 sizes ranging from XS-5XL.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited to be as correct as possible.

Sizing Info
This is a #sizeinclusive pattern, written for 9 sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) to fit bust sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)“ based on the CYC sizing standards. Since these are just sizing guidelines, there are instructions within the pattern to help you create a sweater that will suit your exact measurements ie. help on where to work additional (or fewer) rounds to customize the sleeve length, body length, etc.

This sweater is intended to be worn with 2-7” of positive ease. When choosing a size, choose a garment bust size that is anywhere from 2-7” larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on how much positive ease you would like in your sweater. If you’d prefer a more fitted sweater, you can size down.

For reference, model has 34” bust and is wearing a size small with a garment bust measurement of 39.5” worn with 5.5” of positive ease.

Yardage
To make this sweater as shown in the photos, you will need:
6 (7, 7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins Lion Brand Hand Dyed Heaven in Jawbreaker.
or
1015 (1040, 1115, 1220, 1325) (1480, 1610, 1690, 1815) yds of similar category 3, DK weight yarn that matches gauge.

Techniques Used
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