Knitted Rose Leaves Sweater

The Knitted Rose Leaves Sweater is a charming and cozy addition to your wardrobe, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your outfit. The intricate rose leaves pattern gives it a unique and delightful flair that will surely make you stand out. With its soft and warm material, this sweater is not only stylish but also comfortable to wear all day long. It's a wonderful choice for those who appreciate a blend of fashion and comfort.

Material: Approx. 1400m/1531 yards of brushed alpaca knitted with double yarn. To substitute, I recommend choosing a fluffy material like angora or mohair, always doubling the yarn.

Needles: Circular and double-pointed needles 6mm/US10 and 4.5mm/US7 or equivalents to achieve the correct gauge.

Gauge: 10X10 cm = 14 stitches X 14 rows

Finished Size: 53cm/20.9in wide, 59cm/23.2in high for the body. 85cm/33.5in for the sleeves.

The Instructions

Cast on 82 stitches with two strands of brushed alpaca using circular needles 4.5mm/US7.

Knit 1/1 ribbing for 8 rounds.

Switch to 6mm/US10 needles and knit one row in stockinette while increasing 30 stitches evenly = 112st

Continue following the pattern, separating two patterns with a ladder stitch (see diagram below). Complete 14 pattern repeats and ladder stitches in width (4 for the front, 3 for each arm, and 4 for the back).

When 5 of the 6 patterns in height have been completed, start gradually replacing the pattern with shaker rib stitch.

After those 5 repeats, separate the body from the sleeves by placing the 3-width patterns corresponding to each sleeve on holders. 108 stitches for the body and 54 for each sleeve.

Join the 4-width patterns of the front and the 4-width patterns of the back for the body.

Continue knitting for 22cm/8.7in or about 15 rounds.

Switch to 4.5mm/US7 needles and knit 5cm/2in of 1/1 ribbing, approximately 11 rounds.

Bind off the body.

Pick up each sleeve and continue for about 36cm/14.2in or about 56 rounds.

Switch to 4.5mm/US7 needles and knit 10cm/4in of 1/1 ribbing, approximately 22 rounds.

Bind off the sleeves.

Weave in ends and block.