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The Old Growth Sweater (the cowl that grew up), takes inspiration from tree rings in old-growth forests. This top-down pullover with 3/4 length sleeves begins with a hemmed textured collar and round-yoke shaping with an oversized, easy-to-wear silhouette.

250 (288, 308, 337, 348)359, 378, 400 yards of
DK weight yarn in Color A (contrast color)

528 (553, 614, 658, 684)710, 760, 808 yards of
DK weight yarn in Color B (main color)

I used two yarns held together for each color:
Meeker Street Flower Shop Fingering (100% SW Merino, 420 yds/4 oz) and Meeker Street Wagging Tails Pet Boutique (74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk, 328 yds/50 g).
Sample used colorways Hold Up Beyonce for Color A and Midnight for Color B.

You may substitute two similar yarns or use a single dk weight yarn.

Size 6 Seed Beads: 134 (140, 152, 164, 170)184, 196, 210) Please source Japanese seed beads for their larger inner hole. Try your beads onto your yarn before beginning the project.