Creative short rows are so playful! Using them both horizontally and vertically creates a fantastic and bold graphic effect. Each wedge is bordered by a different accent color to add to the fun. I added a band of striping in the sleeves to allow the design to flow beyond the frame of the body.

Since the main body piece is almost a square, it’s a great canvas for working short rows however you would like. Exact instructions for the pullover are included, but I encourage you to try winging it. Start with the same number of cast-on stitches and build your wedges and bubbles randomly. Just remember to keep track of how many short rows are at each edge so the row count is the same as in the sample. And as always. steam and measure as you go. Have fun!

Skill level: Intermediate

Yarn requirements: 1225 (1500) total yards a shown (60% for A, 30% for B, small amounts of C, D, E)

Colors: Rhythm in colors RS64 Strawberry Sundae (A) and RS41 Radiant Orchid (B); and 220 in colors 9605 Tiger Lily (C), 1967 Wisteria (D) and 2414 Ginger (E).

Pattern found on page 75.

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