NOTE: This is a digital product. After purchasing you will be able to download a PDF file of the knitting pattern.
Arctic flowers are resilient survivors—they bloom through falling snow and withstand biting night frosts. The Arctic Bloom LIGHT sweater brings that same natural beauty and strength into a lighter, spring-ready knit. Airy and comfortable, it’s perfect for layering or for crisp spring and summer days, adding a touch of the delicate beauty of Arctic flowers to everyday wear.
The Arctic Bloom sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. After the neck ribbing, short rows are worked across the back neck to improve the fit. The colorwork yoke is then knitted while simultaneously working the yoke increases. The sleeves are separated from the body and placed on waste yarn to rest, while the body is worked down to the hem ribbing and bound off. The sleeve stitches are then returned to the needles and worked in the main color. If desired, you can add a round of flowers to the sleeves just before the cuff ribbing.
YARN
Vuonue Pentti worsted yarn (70% Finnish wool, 30% Tencel, 240 m / 100 g (approx. 262 yd / 3.5 oz)), or any other DK-weight yarn.
In the sample photos:
MC: luonnonvalkoinen (natural white), KV1: eukalyptus (eucalyptus), KV2: okra (KV2), KV3: pinkki (pink), KV4: siniharmaa (blue-gray), KV5: laventeli (lavender), KV6: turkoosi (turquoise), and KV7: marjapuuro (berry mousse)
MC: 1055, 1105 (1195, 1360, 1465) 1565, 1675 m (approx. 1153, 1208 (1308, 1487, 1602) 1712, 1831 yd)
CC1: 30, 30 (30, 35, 35) 40, 40 m (approx. 33, 33 (33, 38, 38) 44, 44 yd)
CC2: 15, 15 (15, 15, 20) 20, 20 m (approx. 16, 16 (16, 16, 22) 22, 22 yd)
CC3: 20, 25 (25, 25, 30) 30, 30 m (approx. 22, 27 (27, 27, 33) 33, 33 yd)
CC4: 20, 20 (20, 20, 25) 25, 25 m (approx. 22, 22 (22, 22, 27) 27, 27 yd)
CC5: 15, 15 (15, 15, 20) 20, 20 m (approx. 16, 16 (16, 16, 22) 22, 22 yd)
CC6: 45, 45 (45, 50, 55) 60, 60 m (approx. 49, 49 (49, 55, 60) 66, 66 yd)
CC7: 20, 25 (25, 25, 25) 30, 30 m (approx. 22, 27 (27, 27, 27) 33, 33 yd)
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles in suitable lengths, e.g. 80–120 cm (32–47 in), for ribbing.
3.75 mm (US 5) circular needle in a suitable length, e.g. 80–120 cm (32–47 in), for the body and yoke.
If you have a very tight gauge, consider using larger needles for the colorwork section to prevent the fabric from becoming too tight or puckered.
Note: The pattern is designed for 3.75 mm (US 5) needles, but always use the needle size that gives you the correct gauge.
In addition, you will need stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, and a tapestry needle.
GAUGE
20 sts x 29 rnds in stockinette stitch, worked in the round on 3.75 mm (US 5) needles.
SIZE
XS, S (M, L, XL) 2XL, 3XL finished bust circumference: 96, 100 (110, 122, 132) 142, 150 cm (approx. 37.75, 39.5 (43.25, 48.0, 52.0) 56.0, 59.0 in). The sample garment is worked in size M.
The sweater is designed with approximately 20 cm (8 in) of positive ease. Choose a size that is about 20 cm (8 in) larger than your actual bust circumference. Before you begin, measure your bust at the fullest part of your upper body.
For example, if your bust circumference is 100 cm (39.5 in), you should choose size L, which has a finished measurement of 122 cm (48.0 in). This will give you enough ease for a comfortable fit and the intended silhouette.
NOTE: This is a digital product. After purchasing you will be able to download a PDF file of the knitting pattern.
Arctic flowers are resilient survivors—they bloom through falling snow and withstand biting night frosts. The Arctic Bloom LIGHT sweater brings that same natural beauty and strength into a lighter, spring-ready knit. Airy and comfortable, it’s perfect for layering or for crisp spring and summer days, adding a touch of the delicate beauty of Arctic flowers to everyday wear.
The Arctic Bloom sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. After the neck ribbing, short rows are worked across the back neck to improve the fit. The colorwork yoke is then knitted while simultaneously working the yoke increases. The sleeves are separated from the body and placed on waste yarn to rest, while the body is worked down to the hem ribbing and bound off. The sleeve stitches are then returned to the needles and worked in the main color. If desired, you can add a round of flowers to the sleeves just before the cuff ribbing.
YARN
Vuonue Pentti worsted yarn (70% Finnish wool, 30% Tencel, 240 m / 100 g (approx. 262 yd / 3.5 oz)), or any other DK-weight yarn.
In the sample photos:
MC: luonnonvalkoinen (natural white), KV1: eukalyptus (eucalyptus), KV2: okra (KV2), KV3: pinkki (pink), KV4: siniharmaa (blue-gray), KV5: laventeli (lavender), KV6: turkoosi (turquoise), and KV7: marjapuuro (berry mousse)
MC: 1055, 1105 (1195, 1360, 1465) 1565, 1675 m (approx. 1153, 1208 (1308, 1487, 1602) 1712, 1831 yd)
CC1: 30, 30 (30, 35, 35) 40, 40 m (approx. 33, 33 (33, 38, 38) 44, 44 yd)
CC2: 15, 15 (15, 15, 20) 20, 20 m (approx. 16, 16 (16, 16, 22) 22, 22 yd)
CC3: 20, 25 (25, 25, 30) 30, 30 m (approx. 22, 27 (27, 27, 33) 33, 33 yd)
CC4: 20, 20 (20, 20, 25) 25, 25 m (approx. 22, 22 (22, 22, 27) 27, 27 yd)
CC5: 15, 15 (15, 15, 20) 20, 20 m (approx. 16, 16 (16, 16, 22) 22, 22 yd)
CC6: 45, 45 (45, 50, 55) 60, 60 m (approx. 49, 49 (49, 55, 60) 66, 66 yd)
CC7: 20, 25 (25, 25, 25) 30, 30 m (approx. 22, 27 (27, 27, 27) 33, 33 yd)
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles in suitable lengths, e.g. 80–120 cm (32–47 in), for ribbing.
3.75 mm (US 5) circular needle in a suitable length, e.g. 80–120 cm (32–47 in), for the body and yoke.
If you have a very tight gauge, consider using larger needles for the colorwork section to prevent the fabric from becoming too tight or puckered.
Note: The pattern is designed for 3.75 mm (US 5) needles, but always use the needle size that gives you the correct gauge.
In addition, you will need stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, and a tapestry needle.
GAUGE
20 sts x 29 rnds in stockinette stitch, worked in the round on 3.75 mm (US 5) needles.
SIZE
XS, S (M, L, XL) 2XL, 3XL finished bust circumference: 96, 100 (110, 122, 132) 142, 150 cm (approx. 37.75, 39.5 (43.25, 48.0, 52.0) 56.0, 59.0 in). The sample garment is worked in size M.
The sweater is designed with approximately 20 cm (8 in) of positive ease. Choose a size that is about 20 cm (8 in) larger than your actual bust circumference. Before you begin, measure your bust at the fullest part of your upper body.
For example, if your bust circumference is 100 cm (39.5 in), you should choose size L, which has a finished measurement of 122 cm (48.0 in). This will give you enough ease for a comfortable fit and the intended silhouette.
