Violas - stalwart flowers that are part of the violet family and can weather the occasional late Spring frost or snow - usually appear in the garden in mid-April. They are full of bright, rich, gorgeous, purples, yellows, fuchsias and more contrasted with dabbles of white or cream within the same petal. These rich color contrasts are echoed in the Silk Blend Shocking and Silver colorways.
This short-sleeved circular yoke pullover is worked in the round from the top down.
Two shaping choices are provided for the lower body. The first is a no-shaping option where the lower body is a straight tube having the same number of stitches at the lower edge and bust. The second choice is a slight A-line option used for the sweater shown with a hip circumference 2¾” to 4” larger than the bust circumference, depending on size.
Designer
Debra Gerhard of Spruce Lane Designs
Finished Size
Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)”
Sweater shown measures 36”.
Note: This garment has a standard fit and is intended to be worn with 2” to 4” of positive ease.
Yarn
Shown in Silk Blend, 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 11) sks 3082 Shocking (MC) and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) sk(s) of 3218 Silver (CC).
Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Gauge
24 sts and 34 rnds = 4”/10cm in St st using larger needles
Needle Size
US 5/3.75mm 16” and 29” circular needles and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 4/3.5mm 29” circular needle
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