Water Lily Sweater

PDF Pattern includes:
Pattern Chart
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate 
 
Water lily sweater is inspired by the shape of water lily. It looks like a mix of sweater and shirt, but wears like a poncho. Garment features circular floral lace pattern, square neckline with ribbing trim, bell-shape sleeves, high side openings and curved garter trims.
 
WORKFLOW
Water lily sweater is built on motifs.
 
SIZES
1 (2) 3
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (WITH EASE)
Bust Circumference:  
102 (112) 122 cm 
[40 (44) 48 inches] 
Overall Length (from top back trim to bottom trim edge):  
52 (57) 62 cm 
[20.5 (22.5) 24.5 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
 
GAUGE (AFTER BLOCKING)
In purl stitch using 4.5 mm [US 7] needles
18 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The sweater wears looser due to the high side-opening design. Smaller size has larger ease while larger size has less ease. It is designed to be about 15 cm [6 inches] larger TO 10 cm [4 inches] smaller in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. 
 
To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to decide which look you are going for first, an oversized sweater or a fitted shirt. Then, pick the size accordingly. 
 
Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 14 cm [5.5 inches] positive ease. The look is going for an oversized sweater.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
400 (550) 625 gr.        
Pascuali, Camel DK, 25 gr. / 80 m - Col. 10
 
Knit the sweater with 1 strand of Camel DK.
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any DK weight yarn.
It is recommended to pick NON-STRETCHY yarn