Fireworks by Marie Greene

Fireworks

Knitting
June 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, blocked
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1010 - 1994 yards (924 - 1823 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
English
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A celebration of life, friendship, and new beginnings. Are you ready for a party on your needles? The unique firework stitches in this design cascade down the yoke like streams of light in the night’s sky. It may look complex, but the little bursts are easy to knit and become intuitive after just a few repeats. Get ready to light up the
room with this show-stopping design. Fireworks is knit seamlessly from the top-down, with round yoke shaping and a slightly cropped lower body length. You can easily adjust the length to your preference.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

See finished measurements to choose your fit

Fit Advice

This sweater is meant to fit with about 2 inches/ 5 cm positive ease. For best results, choose the size with a finished measurement that is 2 inches/5 cm larger than your full bust measurement.

Yarn

Sew Happy Jane Delightful DK Tweed | 85% superwash merino, 15% nylon neps | 231 yards in 100 g | 1010 (1182, 1335, 1485, 1597, 1688, 1784, 1886, 1994) yards/923 (1080, 1220, 1357, 1460, 1543, 1631, 1724, 1823) meters

Note: Yardage is an estimate and may vary based on your gauge and yarn choice. If in doubt, please round up.

Needles

US Size 6/4mm (24-32 in/60-80 cm) circular needle
– body and lower ribbing (may use a smaller needle for lower ribbing if you prefer)
US Size 6/4mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – sleeves
US Size 4/3.5mm (16 in/40 cm) circular needle – neckline
US Size 4/3.5mm (12 in/30 cm) circular needle or DPNs – cuffs

Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge

20 st and 28 rounds/rows in 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked

Finished Measurements

Bust/Chest Circumference: 31.2 (34.8, 41.2, 44.8, 48.8, 53.4, 56.4, 60.8, 64.8) in/78 (87, 103, 112, 122, 133.5, 141, 152, 162) cm bust

Yoke Depth (not including ribbing): 9.25 (9.25, 9.75, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12.25, 12.75, 12.75) in/22.75 (23.25, 24.25, 26, 27.5, 29, 30.25, 31.75, 32.25) cm

Sleeve Circumference: 11.8 (13.4, 15.4, 15.8, 16.6, 17.8, 18.6, 19.4, 19.4) in/29.5 (33.5, 38.5, 39.5, 41.5, 44.5, 46.5, 48.5, 48.5) cm

Lower Body Length: 13 (13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15, 16, 16) in/32.5 (32.5, 35, 35, 37.5, 37.5, 37.5, 40, 40) cm

Notions

Stitch markers, locking stitch markers, holder or waste yarn for sleeve stitches, darning needle to weave in ends

For Errata updates click here and scroll to bottom of page:
https://www.oliveknits.com/product/fireworks-4-day-kal/