Budburst Tee or Sweater

Budburst, with its branches and puffy buds, represents the magical moment when winter turns into spring. Its 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 (tutorial included). The pattern includes 2 sleeve length options, nine sizes and detailed modifications ideas such as knitting the back in stockinette.

Bust circumference: 37 (39.75, 43.75) (46.25, 50.25, 53) (57, 62.25, 66.25) 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 MC (short sleeves): 873 (934, 1109) (1180, 1366, 1454) (1667, 1835, 2066) yds MC (long sleeves): 989 (1050, 1213) (1305, 1498, 1580) (1818, 1975, 2180) yds