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Worked in the round from the bottom up, the Vernal Awakening Pullover starts with a simple lacy rib pattern that blooms into an allover leafy lace motif. The Merino- and linen-blend yarn lends warmth, drape, and a little bit of shine to this stunning sweater.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 32 ¾ (37 ¼, 42, 46 ½, 51, 55 ½, 60 ¼, 64 ¾, 69 ¼)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 42”; modeled with 9 ½” of positive ease.

Yarn Manos del Uruguay Milo (65% Merino wool, 35% linen; 380 yd 350 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): #i2141 Jaipur, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 24–32” circular (cir), depending on size you are making, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 16” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in charted patt on larger needle.

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NOTES

• The body of this pullover is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm, then the front and back are worked separately back and forth. After the shoulders are joined, sleeve stitches are picked up and the sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.