SIZES: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 101 (109) 113 (122) 132 (143) 151 (160) 170.5 cm [40-1/2 (43-3/4) 45-1/2 (48-3/4) 53 (57-1/4) 60-1/2 (64) 68-1/4 inches] SWEATER LENGTH: 53.5 (55) 57 (59) 61 (63) 63.5 (65) 70 cm [21 (21-3/4) 22-1/2 (23-1/4) 24 (24-3/4) 25 (25-1/2) 27-1/2 inches], measured from the top of the back.
GAUGE: 19 stitches x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch after blocking, worked flat and in the round using 4.5 mm [US7] needles.
NEEDLES: 4.5 mm [US7], 3.75 mm [US5], and 3.5 mm [US4] circular needles in 30, 80, or 100 cm [12, 32, or 40 inches].
MATERIALS: 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 skeins of The Fiber Co. Cumbria Fingering | 300 m per 100 g. 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 balls of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair | 225 m per 25 g. The sample uses colors Eden Valley and Petroleum Green.
Alternative yarn: Use a sport weight yarn held with one strand of mohair, or a heavy DK-weight yarn that matches the gauge. You will need approximately 875 (900) 950 (1000) 1100 (1200) 1300 (1450) meters of yarn. Note that the yardage may vary when using DK yarn, and the specified yardage applies to each strand.
NOTIONS: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, and locking stitch markers.
 
SIZE GUIDE:
The Nympheas Sweater is designed with approximately 20–25 cm [8–10 inches] of positive ease, meaning the finished sweater will be 20–25 cm [8–10 inches] larger than your bust circumference.
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of: 76–81 (84–89) 90–95 (97–102) 105–112 (118–123) 126–131 (135–140) 145–150 cm [30–32 (33–35) 35-1/2–37 (38–40) 43–45 (47–49) 50–52 (54–56) 58–60 inches]. Finished bust circumference: 101 (109) 113 (122) 132 (143) 151 (160) 170.5 cm [40-1/2 (43-3/4) 45-1/2 (48-3/4) 53 (57-1/4) 60-1/2 (64) 68-1/4 inches].
If you are between sizes, it is recommended to size up.
The model in the photos wears size S with a 86 cm [34-inch] bust circumference and 81 cm [32-inch] upper bust circumference, for 24.5 cm [9-3/4 inches] of positive ease at the bust.
EXPLANATION OF THE SWEATER CONSTRUCTION
The first step will be to construct the back of the sweater. You will start by casting on the number of stitches for the upper back and then knitting the back flat while creating increases at each end. After placing the back stitches on hold, you will pick up the stitches for the left and right shoulders, making increases for the neckline. Each shoulder section will then be knit flat, and the two sections will be joined to form the front. The final step of the yoke will be to join the front and back. The body will then be knit in the round, with a welt finish and ribbing at the bottom of the sweater. The stitches for the collar are then picked up, a welt finish will be knit, followed by ribbing. The sleeve stitches are picked up at the armholes and knit in the round, with decreases and a ribbed finish.
 
LEVEL: BEGINNER