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The Shimmering Gemstones sweater is named for the brioche patterns around the yoke, creating designs reminiscent of multifaceted gems shimmering in the light. The use of fingering-weight yarn makes this pullover a fabulous transitional piece for spring and fall weather. The combination of relaxing two-color garter stitch with stimulating brioche is the perfect balance of engaging your brain at the beginning and end of the knit, with a meditative break in the middle. This design creates a lovely canvas to show off one of your favorite hand-dyed yarns.

This pattern contains instructions for optional waist shaping, as well as notes to assist with adjusting length.

The brioche designs in the yoke and hem are formed with a combination of brioche cables (video tutorials included), increases and decreases. These patterns are shown in charts only.

Sizes:
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9, 10
Finished bust circumference of garment: 30, 33.5, 37.75 (41.75, 45.75, 49.75) 53.75, 58, 61.75, 65.75 in/76, 85.5, 95.5 (106, 116, 126.5) 137, 147, 156.5, 167 cm
Recommended ease: 0-4 in/0-10 cm positive ease at the full bust; sample is shown in size 5 with 1 in positive ease

Yarn:
Fingering Weight
Color A: 860, 940, 1050 (1150, 1250, 1390) 1530, 1650, 1780, 1910 yds/780, 860, 960 (1050, 1140, 1270) 1400, 1510, 1630, 1740 m
Color B: 730, 800, 890 (990, 1070, 1190) 1320, 1430, 1540, 1650 yds/660, 730, 820 (900, 980, 1090) 1210, 1310, 1410, 1510 m
Sample shown in Yoshi and Lucy, Mercedes (80% Superwash BFL, 20% Nylon; 400 yds/366 m in 100g) in colors Glam (A) and Royal (B)

Gauge:
26 stitches x 47 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in Two-Color Garter Stitch after blocking; see note about swatching

Needles:
16-in and 32-in US 3/3.25 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
16-in and 32-in US 2.5/3.0 mm circular needle
US 3/3.25 mm double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for knitting small circumferences
US 2.5/3.0 mm double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for knitting small circumferences

Notions:
• Locking stitch marker
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Darning needle

If you choose to print your pattern, I recommend printing your charts in color to help distinguish between the different cables.