The Camellia Blooms Sweater is a perfect introduction to knitting a sweater in pieces (and learning to sew the pieces together). It’s a drop shoulder design with lots of options – two neckline options, two body lengths, two sleeve lengths, and even different variations for the neckline, cuff, and hem edgings. You can create a truly custom sweater. The pattern also includes a video tutorial that explains the process of knitting the short-row shoulder shaping, neckline options, and all the finishing details.

Full video tutorial: https://youtu.be/2TDGhUEH2Zc

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10, 11}

To Fit Bust:
28 (32, 36, 40) 44, 48, 52 {56, 60, 64, 68} in
71 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5) 112, 122, 132 {142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm

Finished Measurements:
Bust Circumference:
32.25 (36.75, 41, 44.75) 49, 52.75, 57 {60.75, 65, 68.75, 73} in
82 (93.5, 104, 113.5) 124.5, 134, 145 {154.5, 165, 174.5, 185.5} cm

Intended to be worn with approximately 4-8 in 10-20.5 cm positive ease at the full bust OR upper torso. After choosing a size based on that measurement, double check the sleeve circumference to ensure it will fit properly. If necessary, go up a size so the sleeve circumference fits the upper arm with at least 2 in (5 cm) of positive ease.

Sample sizes:
Size 7 shown on 52 in 132 cm bust with 5 in (12.5 cm) ease at bust.
Size 3 shown on mannequin with 34 in (86.5 cm) bust with 7 in (18 cm) ease at bust.

Yarn:
This sweater is designed with two yarns held together to equal a DK-weight (CYC Light 3) yarn with a gauge of 5.5 stitches to the inch (2.5 cm).

The samples are worked in two version with yarns from Knit Picks – the first uses two yarns held together, a lace-weight (CYC Lace 0) mohair and silk yarn held with a fingering-weight (CYC Super Fine 1) yarn (Tonia’s sample), and the second video tutorial sample uses Heatherly Sport, a blend of acrylic and Merino.

Shown in:
Yarn held together:
Knit Picks Aloft (260 yds/238 m, .88 oz/25 g, 72% Super Kid Mohair, 28% Silk): Blush
Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering (357 yds/326.5 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 80% Fine Superwash Highland Wool, 20% Polyamide): Camellia Kettle (C1) & Cobbler Speckle (C2)

Yarn held single:
Knit Picks Heatherly Sport (328 yds/300 m, 3.5 oz/100 g,
80% Acrylic, 20% Merino Wool): Agave

Needles:
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16 in (40 cm) circular needle, needles for working flat, and needles for knitting a small circumference in the round (or one size smaller than gauge-size needle)

US 5 (3.75 mm) needles for working flat and needles for working a small circumference in the round (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Gauge:
22 sts & 31 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette stitch

Additional Materials:
Stitch markers, waste yarn, extra needle or crochet hook for three-needle bind off, tapestry needle

Techniques:
Working flat
Working in the round on circular needles
Working small circumferences in the round on circular needles
Short-row shaping
Picking up stitches
Three-needle bind-off
Mattress stitch