This classic, everyday sweater with an easy fit is highlighted by an evocative stranded colorwork yoke that lends itself to many color combinations.

This garment is knit seamlessly from the top down, featuring a double-folded neckline and a stranded colorwork section around the yoke. The yoke features short rows and a hybrid circular/raglan for an optimal fit. The yoke is worked in the round to the underarms, then the sleeves are put on hold, and the body is worked in the round to the hem. Lastly, the sleeve stitches are returned to the needles and worked in the round to the cuff.

SIZES:

XS (S, M, L // XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
To fit chest: 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44 // 44- 48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60, 60-64) inches or 71-81.5 (81.5-91.5, 91.5-101.5, 101.5-112 // 112-122, 122-132, 132-142, 142-152.5, 152.5-162.5) cm
Garment chest at underarms: 33.5 (37.75, 41.5, 45.75 // 49.5, 53.75, 57.5, 61, 65.5) inches or 85 (96, 105.5, 116 // 125.5, 136.5, 146, 155, 166.5) cm

The model in the main pattern photos has a 38 inch or 96.5 cm chest and wears a size M.
Sizing tip: In general it’s best to go by the recipient’s actual chest measurement instead of the size label. You can also choose a size according to how much ease you’d like the garment to have (comparing finished measurements to a favorite sweater works well.) The garment is designed to be worn with approximately 3.5 inches or 9 cm ease at the chest.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:

• Main Color: Approximately 1000 (1100, 1200, 1300 // 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800) yards or 914 (1006, 1097, 1189 // 1280, 1372, 1463, 1554, 1646) meters of dk (8-ply) weight yarn. I used Rowan Yarns Felted Tweed dk 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose in colorway Kaffe Fassett colors Vaseline Green 204
• Contrasting Color 1: Approx. 100 yards or 91 meters of dk weight yarn. I used Rowan Yarns Felted Tweed dk colorway Bilberry 151
• Contrasting Color 2: Approx. 50 yards or 46 meters of dk weight yarn. I used Rowan Yarns Felted Tweed dk colorway Peony 183
• Contrasting Color 3: Approx. 100 yards or 91 meters of dk weight yarn. I used Rowan Yarns Felted Tweed dk colorway Frozen 185
• Contrasting Color 4: Approx. 25 yards or or 23 meters of dk weight yarn. I used Rowan Yarns Felted Tweed dk colorway Avocado 161.

GAUGE:

22 sts x 30 rounds = 4 inches or 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking using medium-diameter needle size.

22 sts x 26 rounds = 4 inches or 10 cm in main colorwork pattern in the round after blocking using largest-diameter needle size.

Please adjust your needle size if needed to achieve gauge.

NEEDLES:

• US 6 or 4 mm circular needle (or size needed to match stockinette stitch gauge). Length: 16-inch or 40 cm and 30- inch or 76 cm.

• matching double-pointed needles or long circular needle if using magic loop technique for sleeves.

• US 4 or 3.5 mm circular needle (or 2 sizes smaller than above) of the same two lengths for neckline and bottom ribbing.

• matching double-pointed needles or long circular needle if using magic loop technique for sleeve cuff ribbing.

• US7 or 4.5 mm circular needle (or size needed to match colorwork gauge). Length: 16-inch or 40 cm.

NOTIONS:

• 5 stitch markers (using a different color for the BOR m)
• tapestry needle
• 2 pieces of scrap yarn or stitch holders

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, working a stranded colorwork pattern in the round following a chart, working German short rows (detailed explanations and link to video tutorial provided), binding off.