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  • Flower Buds Sweater Pattern

    Online Download of PDF Pattern, or FREE with Yarn Purchase for this Pattern

    Originally designed by Astrid Troland for Laine Issue 8, this beautiful, ethereal design is feminine and flattering in its shape and detailing.

    SIZES
    S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
    Shown in size M. Recommended ease: 4–6” / 10–15 cm of positive
    ease.

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
    Bust Circumference: 38 (42, 45.75, 49.5, 53.25, 57.25, 61)” / 95 (105, 114.5, 124, 133.5, 143, 152.5) cm.
    Full Length: 23 (23.5, 24.5, 24.5, 25.25, 25.25, 25.25)” / 59 (61, 63, 63, 65, 65, 65) cm.
    Armhole Depth: 8.75 (8.75, 9.5, 9.5, 10.75, 10.75, 10.75)” / 22 (22, 24, 24, 27, 27, 27) cm.

    YARNS
    2 yarns held together:
    3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Le Petit Lambswool or Le Petit Cashmere & Lambswool by Biches & Bûches (100% lambswool, 272 yds / 248 m – 50 g). Shown in Beige.
    Or approx. 816 (1088, 1088, 1088, 1088, 1360, 1360) yds / 744 (992, 992, 992, 992, 1240, 1240) m of fingering weight yarn.

    2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls of Alpaca 1 by Isager Yarns (100% alpaca, 437 yds / 400 m – 50 g). Shown in Colourway 61.
    Or approx. 874 (1311, 1311, 1311, 1311, 1311, 1311) yds / 800
    (1200, 1200, 1200, 1200, 1200, 1200)m of lace weight yarn.

    EQUIPMENT
    US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles for knitting flat.
    Notions: Stitch markers and tapestry needle.

    GAUGE
    21 sts x 27 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in flower stitch pattern with both yarns held together, after blocking.