This 5 colour fade sweater is knit from the top down in one piece. Using a provisional cast on, the collar is knit and then stitched together. The armholes are shaped with raglan increases, after which stitches are set aside for the sleeves to be knit later. The body is then completed with a ribbed edge. Finally, the sleeves are knit in the round and finished with a ribbed edge.

The chest has 3 inches of positive ease so that it can be worn over clothes comfortably. Model in the photo wears size L and has a 104cm/41in chest.

Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL 2XL

Yarn
DK weight yarn.
Suggested Yarns:

Orchidean Ultra Merino DK. 100% superwash merino. Each skein is 100g for 225m/246 yards.

Qing Fibre dashing DK yarn. 100% merino. Each skein is 100g for 225m/246 yards.

Siobhans Crafts DK yarn. 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon. Each skein is 100g for 225m/246 yards.

Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK. 100% superwash merino. Each skein is 100g for 225m/246 yards.

The pattern provides the yardage required for each of the 5 colours with a 10% buffer.

Needles
3.25mm (US3) circular needles. DPN’s or circulars required for the sleeves.
4mm (US 6) circular needles. DPN’s or circulars required for the sleeves.
40cm / 16 in circulars for sleeves for both needle sizes
60cm / 24 in circulars for body for both needle sizes

Tension after blocking
21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm/4in square in st st using 4mm (US 6) needles or needle size required to
match gauge.

Other materials
8 stitch markers
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Waste yarn to hold sleeve stitches