The Winter Garden Sweater is a lightweight sweater that uses a modified box stitch to create an open and airy fabric. The front, back, and both sleeves are worked in panels and sewn together, then slip stitch ribbing is worked directly onto the neckline and cuffs. Finally, you have the choice of 2 hem options - a delicate picot border that leaves the hem flowy and open, or a slip stitch ribbing for a more traditional sweater fit.

This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners as it uses a simple stitch pattern but may be difficult for someone who has never worked with fingering weight yarn. It is graded for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) and designed to have about 4-6in. of positive ease. Bust size of finished garment is 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66) in.

MATERIALS:

• 3.75mm hook (or size needed to meet gauge).
• Approximately 1150 (1300, 1420, 1550, 1700) (1820, 2000, 2100, 2250) yards (259 (282, 308, 335, 368) (394, 433, 455, 488) grams) fingering weight (weight 1) yarn.
• Needle for weaving in ends.

DISCLAIMER: This pattern was not tested on sizes XS, M, 3X, or 5X. I would be happy to provide this pattern for free if you’re interested in making one of these sizes in exchange for a small amount of feedback!