The Harvest Sky sweater was inspired by the feel of autumn in the New England countryside, with golden hues of foliage and lush greenery against the backdrop of a misty blue sky adorned with a flock of migrating birds.

The sweater is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, with only the underarms to be stitched up (or grafted) at the end. Stranded colorwork sections are broken up by plain stockinette sections, so you get a little variety of “focus” knitting time and “relaxing” knitting time. The body is worked straight without shaping, but the section of stockinette between the colorwork section and the join at the underarm is perfect for adding some bust shaping if desired (not included in the instructions).

Sizing:
Recommended for 2-5 inches (5-12.5 cm) of positive ease. Model is shown wearing size 1, with 3” of positive ease. 

Finished Garment Measurements:

Bust circumference: 35 (40, 45, 50)(55, 60, 65)”
89 (101.5, 114.5, 127)(139.5, 152.5, 165) cm

Neck circumference: 20 (20.5, 21, 21.5)(22, 23, 24)”
51 (52, 53.5, 54.5)(56, 58.5, 61) cm

Sleeve length from underarm: 18 (18, 18.5, 18.75)(19, 19.5, 19.5)”
45.5 (45.5, 47, 47.5)(48.5, 49.5, 49.5) cm, adjustable to desired length

Body Length from underarm: 14” (35.5 cm), adjustable to desired length

Gauge:
24sts x 36 rounds = 4″ (10 cm) square in stockinette stitch worked in the round (after blocking).

Yarn:
Sport weight wool in 6 colors. Sample knit with BC Garn Semilla Melange (50g/ 191 yards)

A (Rust) - 50 (57, 66, 75)(86, 97, 108) g
189 (219, 253, 286)(328, 371, 413) yds
173 (200, 231, 262)(300, 339, 377) m

B (Mustard) - 66 (76, 87, 100)(115, 129, 143) g
253 (290, 332, 350)(438, 492, 547) yds
231 (266, 304, 383)(400, 450, 500) m

C (Natural White) - 21 (24, 28, 32)(37, 42, 46)g
80 (94, 106, 122)(140, 161, 177) yds
73 (85, 97, 112)(128, 147, 162) m

D (Pine) - 12 (14, 17, 19)(22, 24, 27) g
47 (55, 64, 72)(85, 94, 101) yds
43 (50, 58, 65)(77, 85, 93) m

E (Fog) - 164 (187, 216, 247)(284, 320, 356) g
627 (715, 824, 942)(1085, 1223, 1357) yds
573 (654, 753, 861)(992, 1118, 1241) m

F (Anthracite)- 12 (14, 17, 19)(22, 24, 27) g
47 (55, 64, 72)(85, 94, 101) yds
43 (50, 58, 65)(77, 85, 93) m

Needles:
Size US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle (or sizes needed to obtain gauge). Optional: corresponding DPNs for sleeves (if not using Magic Loop method).

Other Materials:
Stitch markers (at least 1), waste yarn or stitch holders, darning needle.

Techniques used:
Knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, catching floats, left and right increases, single centered decrease (instructions included), seaming or grafting (only for underarm, otherwise it is seamless).