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Wildflower Whispers Sweater
Step up your skills by adding embroidery techniques to your knitting. This oversized, cozy floral sweater combines the elegance of a saddle shoulder design with the accent of scattered flowers along the sleeves. Experiment with different yarn fibers, weights and colors to create unique textures and contrasts in your flower designs.
Finished Bust Size 44 (48, 50, 54, 58)” to fit bust 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)”
10-12” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 40”.
Yarn:
Malabrigo Mechita (100% merino; 420 yards 384 meters/ 3.6 ounces 100 grams: 340 Alice (MC, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins).
Malabrigo Mohair (72% Mohair, 28% silk; 229 yards 210 meters/ 0.9 ounces 25 grams: 866 Arcoiris (CC 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins).
Few yards of contrast yarn to embroider the flowers (In the sample I have used Scheepjes Catona in colors 408, 410, 520, and 395).
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- First published: March 2024
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