Budburst Top

Description

Each spring, I wait patiently for the moment when the landscape transforms from winter to summer. I must not blink, because it happens so quickly… Nature turns completely upside down in just a few days, that I call the magical week of Spring. Budburst represents this whimsical transition, with its branches and puffy buds. It’s worked from the top down, with drop shoulders and a boxy fit. The shoulders and neckline are made using short-rows. The stitch pattern combines twisted stitches and bobbles worked in a contrasting color, in stranded colorwork. The twisted stitches are made without a cable needle for a smooth knitting experience. About the sleeves, since I’m never sure if I need long or short sleeves at this time of year, I added both options to the pattern! Nine sizes are provided, each of them having a slightly different arrangement of stitch patterns, creating a pattern that continues seamlessly around the whole body for each size.

Versatile pattern

• The pattern includes two options for sleeve length, and you could also opt for 3/4 sleeves.
• You can work the project with only one color, or a different contrasting color for each bobble row.
• Don’t get discouraged by all the bobbles! The pattern includes explanations to work the back in stockinette stitch.

Sizes #sizeinclusive
Size names: 1 (2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)

Bust circumference:
37 (39.75, 43.75) (46.25, 50.25, 53) (57, 62.25, 66.25)“
94 (101, 111) (117.5, 127.5, 134.5) (145, 158, 168.5) cm
To be worn with 5-7” (13-18 cm) of ease.

Yarn and yardage
Two colors of DK weight yarn:
CC: 98 (113, 120) (136, 144, 161) (179, 216, 227) yds
90 (103, 110) (124, 132, 147) (164, 198, 208) m

MC (short sleeves):
873 (934, 1109) (1180, 1366, 1454) (1667, 1835, 2066) yds
798 (854, 1014) (1079, 1249, 1330) (1524, 1678, 1889) m

MC (long sleeves):
989 (1050, 1213) (1305, 1498, 1580) (1818, 1975, 2180) yds
904 (960, 1109) (1193, 1370, 1445) (1662, 1806, 1993) m

Gauge
24 sts x 28 rows in twisted stitches patterns, with larger needles, after blocking

About the prototype
Prototype is a size 2 worn with approx. 5” (13 cm) of ease.
It was made using Sonder Yarn Co. Sunday Morning DK, colorways Catnap (MC) and Full English (CC).

Difficulty level
Intermediate
A simple construction and a no-fuss pattern, paired with an intricate stitch pattern.
Special techniques (tutorials provided): twisted stitches (mini-cables), bobbles, german short rows.

This pattern was made in collaboration with Sonder Yarn Co. ♥