Lotus Sweater Kit
price: $188.00
The Lotus Sweater is a timeless boat neck construction featuring a high-low hem that accentuates the waistline in the front while offering more coverage in the back—the perfect fit for leggings or Bermuda shorts. The statement front panel features an intarsia column of colorful “Lotus Stitches” flanked by two bands of “Wheat Stitches” that offer texture and interest to this otherwise classic, coastal silhouette. The hems and upper armhole shaping are knit flat, while the Body and Sleeves are knit in the round. Light, airy and breathable, this pullover is the perfect companion for evening walks on the beach and outdoor dining in a light summer breeze.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Lotus Sweater on a range of beautiful bodies!
Click here to see the modifications I made to my own version - cropped and with 3/4 length sleeves.
What comes in your kit:
* The yarn needed to complete this project, including 3-7 skeins of Spun Cloud Light (required yarn amount varies upon size you purchase) and 1 Wildflower Mini Skein Kit
* The Lotus Sweater PDF Pattern download - this will be emailed to you upon checkout
*Knit Collage University Video Class with step by step instruction on how to knit the Lotus Sweater from start to finish.
**Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.**
What's not included:
* Needles - if you'd like these added to your kit, click here to see them
* Notions like a darning needle and tape measure.
* Stitch holders, barber cords, or smooth scrap yarn to place stitches on hold.
Pattern Details:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials:
Main Color (MC): 3 (4, 5, 5, 5)[6, 6, 7, 7] skeins Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx. 210 yds (192 m) / 100g)
Contrast Colors (CC): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)[1, 1, 1, 1] Wildflower Mini Skein Kit [(approx. 85 yds (78 m) / 100 g) – 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) /skein]
Needle Size:
Size US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 40’’ / 100 cm circular needles for magic loop or size needed to obtain gauge (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)
Additional needle of similar size for Three Needle Bind-Off
See Gauge for adjusting needle size
Gauge:
13 sts and 20 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm in stockinette stitch knit in the round, gently steam blocked
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]
Finished Measurements:
40 (43.75, 48.5, 52.25, 56)[59.75, 64.5, 68.25, 72]” / 100 (111, 123, 132.5, 142)[152, 164, 173.5, 183] cm finished chest circumference
Total Back Length (center back neckline to bottom of back hem) - (25.5, 25.75, 25.75, 25.75)[26.5, 26.5, 27.5, 27.5]” /62.5 (64, 64.5, 64.5, 64.5)[66.5, 66.5, 69, 69] cm
Fit Note:
Recommended to be worn with 8-10’’ / 20.5-25.5 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Smaller sample is shown in a size 2 on a 34’’ / 85 cm chest with 9.75’’ / 24.5 cm of positive ease. Larger sample is shown in a size 5 on a 48” / 120 cm chest with 8” / 20 cm of positive ease.
Pattern Designer: Julia Norris
