Camelia was originally published in Wild Fibers Magazine in the Winter 2007 issue using handspun Mongolian camel yarn. In 2008 I published a booklet of my favorite Wild Fibers designs in print only featuring all the original “wild” yarns as well as versions in commercially available yarns. These patterns have never been available as digital downloads until now. The booklet photo shoot in 2008 with Don Moore was so much fun and I think the photos are so wonderful, I wanted to include them in the pattern reboots, even though some yarns are discontinued that I used back then. I think they give you a good idea of how flexible the sweaters can be, and will look great in nearly any yarn of your choosing.

Camelia is knit in pieces, side to side, and seamed for structure and stability. The pattern contains notes on how to modify the length of the body and/or the sleeves to get your custom fit.

This is a great pattern for beginning level knitters and is still interesting and fun for experienced knitters too!

Finished size
BUST 39 (44, 49, 53.5, 58.5, 63)“ / 97.5 (110, 122.5, 134, 146.5, 157.5) cm
LENGTH 22 (22.5, 22.5, 23, 23, 23.5)” / 55 (56.5, 56.5, 57.5, 57.5, 59) cm

Yarn
Bulky Weight 870 (980, 980, 1090, 1090, 1200) yards / 800 (900, 900, 1000, 1000, 1100) meters
Shown in:
Alafoss Lopi, 100% Icelandic wool 109 yards 3.5 oz / 100 meters 100 gram skein
in color 369, Celery Green (discontinued color) and color 56 Ash Heather
RY Classic Cashsoft Aran (used doubled), 50% extra fine merino, 40% acrylic,
10% cashmere, in 010 Poppy (discontinued yarn)

Gauge
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch

Needles
US 8 (5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm) - 24” (60 cm) and 40” (100 cm) circular needles,
length as needed
– or size to obtain gauge

Notions
Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker