Delphinium is a top down circular yoke sweater knit in one piece. This basic pullover is designed to wear with 2-6”/5-15 cm of positive ease. The hem is split near the front for an edgy look and paired with a ribbing detail found at the sides and underarm along the sleeve.
 
Pattern is written to include optional bust darts and notes sections for personal modifications for fit and style. Sample is knit with fingering and mohair held together for a cozy and light sweater or, opt for a DK weight yarn.
 
YARN
Designed for fingering and lace held together or DK weight yarn.
 
Sample knit in Dapper Dye Works Pearl (80% Merino Wool, 10% Goat Cashmere, 10% Silk, 437 yd / 400 m, 100 g) in Darling Delphinium held with Dapper Dye Works Foxy (72% Goat Mohair, 28% Silk, 455 yd / 416 m, 50 g) in Darling Delphinium.
 
Sample knit is size 8 with G/H bust darts.
 
Yarn requirements by yardage: 
1000 (1055, 1125, 1200)1290, 1390, 1555, 1750{1915, 2065, 2245, 2410} yd
 
Yarn requirements by meter: 
915 (965, 1030, 1095)1175, 1270, 1425, 1600{1750, 1885, 2050, 2205} m
 
Note: Yardage estimates are for each yarn if using fingering and lace held together or for DK alone.
 
NEEDLES
US 4/3.5 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm cord and DPNs 
US 6/4.0 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm cord and DPNs.
 
GAUGE
21 sts x 32 rnds = 4” / 10 cm, in stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, blocked.
 
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Size 1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7, 8 {9, 10, 11, 12} 
 
Finished Bust circumference 34 (36, 38, 40)42, 45, 50, 55{59, 63, 67, 71}” / 85 (90, 95, 100)105, 112.5, 125, 137.5{147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 177.5} cm
 
Fit: Intended to wear with 2-6”/5-15 cm positive ease.
 
Based on actual bust circumference 30 (32, 34, 36)38, 41, 46, 51{55, 59, 63, 67}” / 76 (81.5, 86.5, 91.5)96.5, 104, 117, 129.5{139.5, 150, 160, 170} cm
 
To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add 2-6”/5-15 cm (depending on how much ease you want) and choose the closest size.
 
If you are between sizes, you can size up or down depending on whether you want more or less ease in the bicep (see chart on last page for full finished sweater schematics).
 
TOOLS
stitch markers (qty 3) 
scrap yarn or stitch holders (qty 2) 
tapestry needle
 
TECHNIQUES 
Knit 
Purl 
Work in the round 
German Short Rows (tutorial included) 
Lifted increase 
K2tog / SSK