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  • I originally wrote this sweater pattern in 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. It was tech edited by Kristina McGrath and test knit by 28 wonderful test knitters. In 2024, 3 more of us test knit the final version of the pattern. 28 folks have opted to share pictures with us, and I'm delighted to spotlight their beautiful work.

    The pandemic and its impact extended far longer than anyone anticipated—and, in many ways, the pandemic's social impact continues. I put this pattern on hold while tending to other business, personal and health needs. In 2024, I revised the pattern to incorporate more things I'd learned about sweater shaping and to make small fit adjustments based on test knitter feedback and fit.

    Blossom was and is a relaxed fit sweater, and many of the shaping details I added aren't readily apparent, but I think you'll feel them in the finished sweater.

    I want to acknowledge the amazing work of my original test knitters and share their work below. Please note that, except where noted, the photos do not reflect the following changes to the pattern (in other words, your sweater will reflect the following):

    • Narrowed neck circumference for most sizes and standardized it across the size range
    • Revised neckline shaping for a lower front neckline, which gives the sweater a more comfortable fit
    • Improved the yoke depth across the size range to make it more consistent
    • Increased the recommended ease for all sizes to approximately 4 inches
    • Increased overall sleeve circumference for all sizes to give a better fit and to standardize ease across the size range
    • Decreased the bicep circumference in sizes 9 & 10
    • Adjusted sleeve length to end at a true three-quarter length based on more extensive sizing information

    A deep and heartfelt thank you to my original set of test knitters: Ana, Andrea, Angela, Anna, Beth, Betsy, Bev, Buffie, Chelsea, Denise, Donna, Elselynn, Erin, Hanna, Jasmin, Jennifer, Jess, Karalee, Kristin, Leigh Ann, Oleshia, Rita, Rose, Sara, Sarah, Stephanie, Sunbel, and Yiming.

    An extra special thank you to Karalee and Cassie who test knit the newest version of this pattern, sizes 5 (as worn by Tyne) and 7 respectively.

    Note: Ease measurements, below, are given based on actual bust/chest circumference as compared to each knitter's actual finished sweater circumference.

    Size 1

    Angela, with 1 inch of ease

    Size 2

    Elselynn with 4 inches of ease. See more of Elselynn's beautiful knitting at @elselynnknits

     
    Jennifer; see more of Jennifer's beautiful knitting at @thewoollyjtreader

    Rose, with 1.5 inches of ease. See more of Rose's beautiful knitting @rosa_lia_handmade

     
    Yiming, with 2 inches of ease
     

    Size 3

    Jasmin; you can see more of Jasmin's beautiful knitting @cuteknitter and you can listen to her OG podcast (with than 750 episodes and millions of downloads!) The Knitmore Girls.

    Karalee with 6.5 inches of ease. See more of Karalee's beautiful knitting at @karaleeharding

    Kristin with 4 inches of ease. See more of Kristin's beautiful knitting at @krismblair

    Stephanie with 0 inches of ease

    Sunbel with 2.5 inches of ease. See more of Sunbel's beautiful knitting at @sunbel_s
     

    Size 4

    Ana with 3 inches of ease; you can see more of Ana's beautiful knitting at @anamariarg24

    me (final version of the pattern) with 5 3/4 inches of ease

     
    Erin with 2.5 inches of ease; see more of Erin's beautiful knitting @sostocke

    Leigh Ann with 3 inches of ease; see more of Leigh Ann's beautiful knitting at @leighannparente

    Size 5

    Andrea with 6 inches of ease

    Betsy with 4 inches of intended ease; see more of Betsy's beautiful knitting at @madebybetsy

    Jess with 6 inches of ease

    Tyne (final version of the pattern) with 7 1/4 inches of ease

    Size 6

    Chelsea with 3 inches of ease

    Denise; see more of Denise's beautiful knitting at @denisehorowitz829

    Oleshia

    Sara with 3.5 inches of ease; see more of Sara's beautiful knitting at @freyjadactyl


    Sarah with 7 inches of ease; see more of Sarah's beautiful knitting at @sarahwarburtonauthor (and read her books too!)

    Size 7

    Buffie with 2 inches of ease; see more of Buffie's beautiful knitting at @bahhumbuggish

    Cassie (final version of the pattern) with 6 inches of ease

    Size 8

    Donna with 2 inches of ease; see more of Donna's beautiful knitting at @binaknits

    Size 9

    Beth with 7 inches of ease; see more of Beth's beautiful knitting at @mdquilter

    Rita with 11 inches of ease; see more of Rita's beautiful knitting at @crescendogal

    Size 10 was tested but is not pictured.

    all pictures shared with permission.