Seastar

Seastar
Designed by Aubrey Busek

Seastar is inspired by the magical moments spent exploring the little tide pools along the shorelines of a rocky coast. One of the most iconic creatures living in those delicate ecosystems are starfish, and that’s exactly what decorates the front of this pullover. A cute, zig-zag lace motif graces the sleeves and allows you to enjoy the cool ocean breeze without sacrificing a touch of warmth. This sweater is perfect and practical for spring, summer, and fall because it includes options for both long and short sleeves, so you can customize this piece to suit your preferences!

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with approx 3” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 31 (34¾, 38½, 43¼, 46¼, 50, 53¾, 57½, 61¼)”
Length: 19¾ (20¼, 20¾, 21¾, 22¼, 22¾, 23¾, 24¼, 24¾)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme (100% cotton; 100g/180 yds)
• 515 Blue (MC) – 3 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins
• 625 Apricot (CC) – 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight (or your preferred needle for knitting flat) and 16” circular
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, removable markers

GAUGE
17 sts x 24 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch (St st) using larger ndl
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This sweater is knit from the bottom up in pieces and seamed.

This Starfish motif in this sweater is worked using intarsia. When changing to a new color, bring the old color up and around the new color to prevent any holes from forming in the piece. Use a separate ball of yarn for each section. Please note that there are not written instructions for the intarsia chart.

Seastar is available as part of the e-book Seaside Supreme, and as an individual pattern through Ravelry.