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This romantic cropped pullover with a round yoke and blouse-like balloon sleeves features a floral colour work pattern running around the yoke and along the hem. Inspired by the invisible movements of flowers in search of light.

The design comes with a rather unusual construction.
The yoke is worked from a provisional cast-on bottom up in the round, whereas the body and sleeves — from the provisional cast-on top down. An alternative to knit the yoke top down, if that’s your preferred way, is also provided in the pattern.

You can take a closer look at my sample and discover the design process in episode 3 of my podcast.

Sizes

The pattern is written for nine sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) to fit 74 (84, 94, 104, 114) (124, 134, 144, 154) cm // 29 (33, 37, 41, 45) (49, 53, 57, 61) in bust circumference with ca. 3-6 cm (1.25-2.25 in) of positive ease.

For the finished garment measurements, refer to the schematics.
The sample is shown in size 2 on a 160 cm (5.25 ft) tall model with ca. 84-66-94 cm (33-26-39 in) body measurements.

Yarn

Main colour: ca. 275 (300, 350, 400, 450) (550, 600, 650, 700) g of Lopi Einband held double, 100% Icelandic wool with 250 m (273 yds) in 50 g skein, shown in shade 9075 (pecan heather);
with an estimated yardage of 1375 m //1499 yds (1500//1635, 1750//1908, 2000//2180, 2250//2453) (2750//2998, 3000//3270, 3250//3543, 3500//3815).

Contrasting colour: ca. 55 (65, 75, 85, 95) (115, 125, 135, 150) g Ethno Natura 500 Vivchari, 100% Ukrainian wool with 500 m (545 yds) in 200 g skein, shown in shade 213 (raspberry);
with an estimated yardage of 138 m //150 yds (163//177, 188//204, 213//232, 238//259) (288//313, 313//341, 338//368, 375//409).
Or any other yarn(s) to match the gauge.

Needles and notions

A pair of 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles with 60–100 cm (24–40 in) cables for the yoke, body and sleeves; a pair of 3.0 mm (US 2.5) needles for the ribbing on the cuffs and maybe neck;

a crochet hook to work the neckline edge and provisional cast-on (any size close to the needle sizes) and a tapestry needle to weave in the ends (optional), at least 4 stitch markers, scrap yarn for provisional cast-on.

Gauge

20 sts & 25 rows in 10 cm (4 in) measured over stockinette stitch worked in the round after blocking on 3.5 mm (US 4);

21 sts & 21 rows in 10 cm (4 in) measured over colour work worked in the round after blocking on 4 mm (US 6). Adjust the needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Errata
Rnd 8: please move the increase to the end of the pattern repeat.