A lightweight sweater made from a soft yet durable and easy-care yarn is a must in my book. Combined with my absolute favorite comfortable and universally flattering sweater silhouette, this has become a sweater I turn to again and again especially with hot summer temperatures easing down.

Slow Bloom is knit seamlessly from top to bottom, making it easy to try on as you go. Knitting begins at the back with gently sloped shoulders created with short rows before working to the underarms where stitches are put on a holder. Stitches are then picked up for front shoulders, which are again shaped with short rows, to the underarms where front and back are joined and worked in rounds down to the lower hem. Sleeve cuffs are then picked up directly from the body and worked in rounds.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Finished Chest Circumference
40(44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)”
Designed to be worn with 8-10” of positive ease. Select size accordingly.

Yarn
Approx 703(783, 865, 924, 985, 1094, 1161, 1232, 1262) yards sport weight

Sample shown in Knit Picks Heatherly Sport (80% acrylic, 20% merino wool; 328yds/100g) in color ‘Storybook’
Qty: 3(3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4)

Needles
US 6 (4 mm) 32” or longer circular ndl for body, 16” circular ndl for neckband and short circumference circular ndl or DPNs for sleeve cuffs
US 5 (3.75 mm) 32” or longer circular ndl for lower hem and 16” circular ndl for neckband

Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Stockinette St on US 6 (4 mm)

Notions
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers
Scrap Yarn or Stitch Holders