A sweet and cozy knit inspired by the famous Cherry Blossom treat, this oversized sweater is ultra-comfortable and worked in Half Fisherman’s Rib for a soft and squishy texture. Balloon-shaped sleeves add a feminine and elegant touch, while the striped detail brings a charming retro vibe—perfect for chilly days when all you want is warmth and comfort.
This pattern is ideal for knitters who love cozy, textured, and timeless garments.
 
SIZES: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 97 (105.5) 114 (123) 129 (137) 143 (157) 172 cm [38-3/4 (42-1/4) 45-3/4 (49) 51-1/2 (54-3/4) 57 (63) 68-1/2 inches] 
SWEATER LENGTH: 43.5 (44.5) 45.5 (47.5) 48.5 (49.5) 50.5 (52.5) 53.5 cm [17 (17-1/2) 18 (18-1/2) 19 (19-1/2) 20 (20-1/2) 21 inches], measured from underarm.
 
GAUGE: 14 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in Half Fisherman’s Rib stitch pattern after blocking, worked both flat and in the round using 5 mm needles, or the size needed to obtain gauge. Important: Keep in mind that in this stitch pattern, each visible “V” represents two rows.
 
NEEDLES: 5 mm [US 8] and 3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles; 40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] cables.
 
MATERIALS: 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (8) 9 (9) 10 balls of Main Color (MC) and 2 (3) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 balls of Contrast Color (CC), Drops Air | 150 m per 50 g ball. Sample shown in colors 14 and 07.
Other yarn options: DK weight yarn held double with a laceweight yarn, or an aran weight yarn that meets the gauge. You will need approximately 950 (1000) 1050 (1150) 1250 (1325) 1450 (1500) 1650 meters of yarn. Note: Yardage may vary depending on your yarn choice. Yardage is per strand—if holding two strands together, calculate accordingly.
 
NOTIONS: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, and removable stitch markers (e.g., bulb-style safety pins).
 
SIZE GUIDE
The Cherry Blossom Sweater is designed to have 20 to 25 cm [8 to 10 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is intended to be 20–25 cm [8–10 inches] larger than your actual bust circumference.
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 71–76 (81–86) 92–96 (99–104) 105–109 (111–116) 117–124 (127–137) 139 cm [28–30 (32–34) 36–38 (39–41) 42–43 (44–46) 46–49 (52–55) 58–60 inches], with a finished bust circumference of 97 (105.5) 114 (123) 129 (137) 143 (157) 172 cm [38-3/4 (42-1/4) 45-3/4 (49) 51-1/2 (54-3/4) 57 (63) 68-1/2 inches].
The model is wearing a size S with a full bust measurement of 81 cm [32 inches] and an upper bust of 86 cm [34 inches], for a positive ease of 26 cm [10-1/4 inches] at the upper bust.
 
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
The sweater begins with the back panel, worked flat in Half Fisherman’s Rib. You will cast on the required number of stitches for the upper back, then work downward. Once completed, the back stitches are placed on hold. Next, the left and right shoulders are picked up separately, and a few short rows are worked before beginning neck shaping with increases. The front is then worked flat, and finally, the front and back are joined together. The body is worked in the round, then finished with ribbing at the hem. Stitches for the collar are picked up and worked in ribbing. Sleeves are picked up at the armholes and worked in the round in Half Fisherman’s Rib, featuring balloon shaping and a ribbed cuff.
 
Difficulty level : intermediate

Techniques used: Half fisherman's rib pattern, increase, decrease, german short row.