Espresso

This fast, fun knit is a great opportunity to play with color! The small amounts of yardage required for the contrasting colors lends itself well to stash busting! The sleeve length can easily be modified to suit your taste!

Yarn

Sugarplum Circus Merino Dk; 231 yards/100g

MC= Espresso 650 (680, 700, 740) (780, 820, 870) 910 yards

CC1= Flirt approximately 15 (15,15, 15) (30, 30, 45, 45) 55 yards

CC2= Bettina approximately 15 (15, 15, 15) (30, 45, 45) 55 yards

CC3= Burnt Caramel approximately 15 (15, 15, 15) (30, 45, 45) 55 yards

Materials

US Size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles, minimum 30” cord.

US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 30” cord.

*Note on cord length, for the yoke and body section, especially the larger sizes, you may want a longer cord. 

For the sleeves, a shorter cord, DPN’s or Magic Loop method may be used. 

Finished Measurements

Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) 8

A = Body Circumference: 33.6 (36, 40, 44) (49.6, 53.6, 58.6) 61.2”

B = Height to Underarm: 14”/ 36cm

C = Sleeve Length to Underarm: 9”/ 18cm

D = Sleeve Circumference Upper Arm: 10.4 (11.2, 11.6, 12.4) (14.8, 16.8, 17.2) 18.4”

E = Sleeve Circumference at Elbow: 8.4 (9.2, 9.6, 10.4) (12.8, 14, 14.8) 15.6”

*NOTE: This design is meant to be worn with 2-4” +/- ease, to choose the size for the intended fit, pick your size based on the finished measurements. Shown here in size 3 with approximately 4” positive ease. 

Gauge

20 stitches x 25 rows in stockinette stitch = 4 x 4” with larger needles

Notes

This sweater is worked in the round from the top down. Short rows are worked across the back for slight shaping both before and after the color work. 

Pattern includes schematic.