Budding

Discover the art of Budding, a beautiful knitting pattern that is crafted in the round and cut open at the finish. This unique design allows for a seamless and enjoyable knitting experience, with the added bonus of instructions for a versatile pullover modification.

When selecting your size, aim for approximately 4.75’’ / 12 cm of positive ease at the bust circumference to ensure a comfortable fit. This pattern is ideal for knitters looking to create a cozy and stylish addition to their wardrobe.

Yarn: For this project, we recommend Brooklyn Tweed Peerie, which is 100% non-superwash merino and comes in 192 m/50 g skeins. You can also choose another sport weight yarn that suits your preference. The sample shown features the stunning colors Tincture as the main color (MC), complemented by Nocturne (CC1) and Muslin (CC2) for a fashionable contrast.

For your material needs, you'll require approximately 4-4-4 (4-4-5-5) skeins of MC, 1-1-1 (1-1-1-1) skeins of CC1, and 1-1-1 (1-1-1-1) skeins of CC2. Ensure you have enough to complete your project without interruption!

Yardage: You will need a total of 680-725-755 (820-840-895-920) yards / 620-665-690 (750-770-820-845) meters of MC, along with 125-135-145 (160-170-190-200) yards / 115-125-130 (150-155-175-180) meters of CC1, and 95-100-105 (120-125-140-145) yards / 85-90-95 (110-115-125-130) meters of CC2 to complete your Budding sweater.

Needles: For optimal results, you will need US 4 (3.5 mm) long circular needles (40’’/100 cm) to accommodate the project’s dimensions. If you prefer, you can also use double-pointed needles (dpns) for working the sleeves. Be sure to adjust your needle size if necessary to achieve the correct gauge for your beautiful knit.

This knitting pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters seeking to enhance their skills. Dive into the world of colorwork and enjoy the creative journey of making your very own Budding pullover!