Calyx is inspired by the cotton flower, specifically how the calyx holds back the boll, as the flower gets ready to be harvested. The sweater is knitted from the top down, seamlessly, in the round. Beautiful colorwork adorns the yoke, waist and sleeves - you won’t get bored knitting this one!
SIZING
(1,2,3), 4,5,6, (7,8,9)
Finished bust circumference: (36,40,44), 48,52,56, (60,64,68) in // (91.5,101.5,111.75), 122,132,142.25, (152.5,162.5,173) cm
Finished upper sleeve circumference: (14,15.25,16.25), 17.5,18.5,19.75, (21,22.25,23.25) in // (35.5,38,41.5), 44.5,47,50, (53.5,56.5,59) cm
Finished body length (underarm to hem bind off edge): 14.5 in // 37 cm
Suggested fit: 2-6 in // 5-15cm positive ease
MATERIALS
Yarn: Fingering weight
Designed with Less Traveled Yarn 757 Sock in colors Cabinwood (MC), Belladonna (CC1), Jade (CC2)
MC - 910 (986, 1062, 1138, 1214) (1289, 1365, 1441, 1518) yds
CC1 - 286 (310, 330, 350, 385) (425, 465, 505, 545)
CC2 - 263, (309,355,402,449), (496,544,592,640) yds
Needles: US2 and US4 circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tools: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scrap yarn
Gauge: 24 sts and 34 rows - worked in the round on larger gauge needles, in stockinette and measured after blocking