Skill level: Intermediate. Color work sweater is worked from the top down in a single piece with raglan sleeves. The entire sweater is knit in the round.

Size: To fit chest size: Small (38-43"), Medium (44-47"), Large (48-51"). Sweater shown in photo is medium.

Materials: 13 colors (6 purple gradients, 6 blue gradients, and white) 100% pure Rohrspatz und Wollmeise birdies (fingering weight merino wool) yarn - pattern requires approximately 1585-1800 yards depending on size.

Needles: US size 4 circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge). One set of US 4 double pointed needles.

Other: Stitch markers, stitch holders (or scrap of yarn), and yarn needle.

Gauge: 28 stitches and 32 rows worked in Stockinette = 4" x 4" square on size US 4 needles.