Waiting for Spring is a lightweight sweater featuring a boat neck with twisted stitch detailing, puff sleeves in long or short options and adaptable body length. It is very feminine and fun and can be worn over dresses and longer tops for a little extra warmth, whilst you’re waiting for the sunbeams to arrive.

SKILL
Adventurous beginner/intermediate

YARN
4 ply/fingering weight recommended.
Sample uses Lola and Punto Reggae Merino 100% SW Merino 100g 400m MC: Bright Apple CC: Wisteria

XXS MC 800m / CC 250m

S MC 900m / CC 300m

M MC 1100m / CC 300m

L MC 1400m / CC 350m

NEEDLES
3.5 and 4 mm (US 4 and 6) circular needles, with DPNS if you prefer not to use magic loop for the sleeves.

SIZES
Sizes 31 - 45” bust (80 - 114 cms) XXS, S, M, L

GAUGE
22 x 35 cms/4” or 10 cms over stocking stitch.

CONSTRUCTION
Starting from the bottom, ribbing is knitted before starting the body and working to the armholes. The front and back are then split and knit separately up to the shoulders. The yoke features decorative semi twisted ribbing in a contrast colour. The piece is then joined at the shoulders and the sleeves are worked individually, and can end in the fun puff detail, or continue to full length.