Rosa is a generous fitting pullover featuring a simple ribbed pattern down the front with a scoop neck and ribbed sleeves for a snug fit. This idea first came to me when I seen the beautiful skeins of yarn. I wanted a design that would really show off my true style but was also minimal enough to allow the beauty of the yarn to shine thorugh. - Andrea
YARN
Biscotte Yarns - DK Pure 238m / 260yds / 90% superwash merino and 10% silk. Sample is knit in colorway Limited Edition #1300. 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
This limited edition color (which is no longer available) is very close to the Louise Robert Design Collection color EPIC 😉.
NEEDLES
- Main Fabric - 4.5mm (US#7) circular needles of at least 75 cm (30”) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Ribbing – 4mm (US#6) circular needles of at least 75 cm (30”) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting
- Sleeve Cuff – preferred 3.5mm (US#4) for small circumference knitting
ACCESSORIES
Tapestry needle, stitch holder or yarn of contrasting color, stitch markers
GAUGE | 22 sts & 28 rows = 4"; 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch.
SIZES: 34 (36, 38, 40, 43, 45, 48, 52, 55) / Finished bust circumference – 40 (42.5, 44.5, 46.5, 49, 50.75, 53, 57, 60) inches
NOTES
This sweater is knit top down with a drop shoulder construction meant to be worn with 6 – 8 inches of positive ease. The sample is knit in size 34 with a positive ease of 8 inches. The whole sleeve is knit in 2x2 ribbing without any decreases just a change in needle size at the last inch of the sleeve for a snug fit.
2021-09-28: correction to the Right Back section
2023-08-14: Right back section in row 5, after CO 30sts, it should read ''put the LEFT BACK stitches back on the needles''.
