The Chicka Cherry Sweater is the perfect project when you’re in the mood for a pop of color and a little bit of whimsy. The decorative frills at the shoulders make it irresistibly cute, while the subtle I-cord neckline keeps things balanced, giving the design a modern and elegant feel. A generous neckline creates a flattering silhouette, and the slightly balloon-shaped sleeves add just the right amount of volume and playfulness. Pick your favorite colors and knit yourself something truly joyful!

The Chicka Cherry Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. The upper body is worked flat first, then all stitches are joined to continue the lower body in the round. The shoulder frills are worked flat around the armhole openings and then stitches are picked up for the sleeves. The sleeves are shaped with a few rows of German Short Rows before being worked in the round. Lastly stitches are picked up from around the neckline for the I-cord collar.

Sizes:
XXS (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 75.5 (86.5, 93.5, 104.5) (115.5, 122, 135.5) (146.5, 160, 175.5) cm / 29.75 (34, 36.75, 41.25) (45.5, 48, 53.25) (57.75, 63, 69.25)”.
Body length from underarm to hem: 30.5 (31.5, 31.5, 31.5) (32.5, 32.5, 32.5) (33.5, 33.5, 33.5) cm / 12 (12.5, 12.5, 12.5) (12.75, 12.75, 12.75) (13.25, 13.25, 13.25)”.
Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 52.5 cm / 20.75”.
Upper sleeve circumference: 33.5 (38, 41, 41) (46.5, 46.5, 48) (51, 53.5, 56.5) cm / 13.25 (15, 16.25, 16.25) (18.25, 18.25, 18.75) (20, 21, 22.25)”.
Sleeve cuff circumference: 27.5 (31, 33.5, 33.5) (38, 38, 39) (42, 43.5, 46.5) cm / 10.75 (12.25, 13.25, 13.25) (15, 15, 15.25) (16.5, 17.25, 18.25)”.

The Chicka Cherry Sweater is designed to have approx. 5-10 cm / 2-4” of positive ease.
Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 86 cm / 33.75”.

Gauge:
18 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 4.5 mm / US7 needles in Stockinette st, after blocking.
22 sts x 38 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 3 mm / US 2.5 needles in k1 tbl, p1 twisted rib, after blocking.

Needles:
4.5 mm / US7: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just 80-100 cm / 32-40” needles if you’re using Magic Loop technique.
3 mm / US2.5: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeve cuffs and collar, and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body hem and frills, or just a 80-100 cm / 32-40” needle if you’re using Magic Loop technique.

Notions:
Stitch markers, stitch wire or scrap yarn, optional: 3 mm / US2.5 DPN for I-cord collar.

SUGGESTED Yarn:
The sweater is worked with one strand of DK weight yarn (or, by holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together).
You’ll need approx:
DK weight yarn
MC: 435 (485, 540, 600) (650, 700, 755) (810, 865, 920) m / 480 (530, 590, 660) (710, 770, 830) (890, 950, 1010) yds and
CC: 490 (540, 600, 650) (700, 755, 810) (865, 920, 970) m / 540 (590, 660, 710) (770, 830, 890) (950, 1010, 1060) yds.
OR
Fingering weight yarn
MC: 870 (970, 1080, 1200) (1300, 1400, 1510) (1620, 1730, 1840) m / 960 (1060, 1180, 1320) (1420, 1540, 1660) (1780, 1900, 2020) yds and
CC: 980 (1080, 1200, 1300) (1400, 1510, 1620) (1730, 1840, 1940) m / 1080 (1180, 1320, 1420) (1540, 1660, 1780) (1900, 2020, 2120) yds.

Samples knitted with yarns:
RED & CREAM
MC (almond white)
200 (225, 250, 275) (300, 325, 350) (375, 400, 425) g of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100% merino wool - 108 m / 118 yds / 50 g) in color 511 Almond.

CC (cherry red)
225 (250, 275, 300) (325, 350, 375) (400, 425, 450) g of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100% merino wool - 108 m / 118 yds / 50 g) in color 4018 Scarlet Red.

BLUE & BUTTER YELLOW
MC (butter yellow)
200 (225, 250, 275) (300, 325, 350) (375, 400, 425) g of Filcolana Merci (50% superwash merino wool, 50 % cotton - 200 m / 218 yds / 50 g) in color 1110 held double.

CC (baby blue)
225 (250, 275, 300) (325, 350, 375) (400, 425, 450 g of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100% merino wool - 235 m / 257 yds / 50 g) in color 6050 Above The Clouds held double.