Rainbow Flora by Alisa Hartzel

Rainbow Flora

Knitting
May 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette on larger needles after blocking
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
420 - 1080 yards (384 - 988 m)
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
English
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Rainbow Flora is the fourth pattern in the Flora Knit Collection. It is available as a single or in an ebook with the other Flora Tops.

Rainbow Flora features a simple lace yoke, lace hem accent and a dropped hem. This top is inspired by the beautiful fuchsia plants and their joyful bright colored flowers.
Rainbow Flora is knit using Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Rainbow. You may choose a self striping yarn like the samples or a solid color will look equally beautiful. The top is knit from the top down and in the round. There is an option for a dropped hem to complete this flattering silhouette. you may adjust the length of the sweater to taste. The sleeves are picked up and knit in the round after the body is finished.

Yarn
Worsted Weight; Juniper Moon Farm
94% cotton, 6% nylon
250 yards/ 229 m per 100 gram skein
Color: Flower Fields, Color 209

Yardage
420 (440, 535, 655) (750, 850, 960, 1080) yds/ 384 (402, 489, 598) (685, 777, 877, 987) m

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Choose a size with 0-5 in/ 0-12 cm of positive ease. If in between sizes, it is suggested to go up a size;
Sample shown in size 2 with no ease

Finished Measurements Taken After Blocking
Bust Circumference
34 (38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 60, 64) in/
86 (96, 107, 117) (127, 137, 152, 163) cm
Upper Arm Circumference
12.3 (13, 14, 15) (16.6, 17, 19, 19.5) in/
31 (33, 35, 38) (42, 43, 48, 50) cm
Full Schematic in pattern

Needles
US 10.5/ 6.5 mm used for the body
US 9/ 5.5 mm used for the hem and
sleeve finishing
Adjust needle size to obtain gauge

Gauge
13 sts and 20 rnds over 4 in/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking on larger needles