Lotus Sweater ~ Knitalong Kit
price: $228.00
Welcome to the Spring 2025 Knitalong! Our knitalongs are a wonderful way to learn and grow in new ways. We accomplish this through in depth video classes that match the exact pattern you're working on, around the clock support from our expert coaches and accountability and connection from other creativity loving makers. It's about learning new things, diving deep into our most creative selves and of course, having a lot of fun along the way too!
The Spring 2025 knitalong will be hosted entirely on our app, which means everything is available in one, easy to navigate space.
Watch the videos below to learn what sets them apart in detail.
About the Pattern:
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.
Here's what you can expect in our knitalong:
~ Exclusive - These patterns will be exclusive to KAL participants for about 6 to 12 months. You will have access to all 8 KAL patterns and video tutorial through our Knit Collage app.
~ Round the clock help - Myself and the Knit Collage team are here to help you make your project a total success! Join Zoom sessions with our teachers and chat with everyone in the community via the Connect section in our app.
~ Video tutorials for our Knitting 101 and Crochet 101 courses. If you're newer to knitting or crochet, these will be super helpful!
~ Mindfulness workshops ~ this season we will have a couple of dedicated zooms that will tap into the idea of waking up your creative, inner artist as well as relaxation through a simple restorative yoga class designed for everyone.
Kits will be available for one week only. You'll be able to purchase them from April 23-April 30th, 2025. After that, the patterns will not be available for another 6 to 12 months.
What comes in your kit:
* The yarn needed to complete this project, including 4-7 skeins of Spun Cloud Light (required yarn amount varies upon size you purchase) and 1 Wildflower Mini Skein Kit Please note that any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn
* All new packaging ~ prepare to be WOWED!
* Knitalong Guide with the pattern and all the info and resources you'll need to be successful with your project. You will receive the Welcome Guide and KAL Schedule as a PDF download within the app. The patterns for the KAL designs and greatest hits will available and accessible on May 6th, our official cast on day, not at the time of purchase.
* Muslin pouch, tapestry needle, 6 Allstitch flower stitch markers, a knitter's motto iridescent sticker, a tape measure and a pretty embellished ribbon from my India travels tying it all together.
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): 4 (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
