Sliding Scale Pricing: Deception & Persuasion is my first pattern that offers both a pullover and a cardigan pattern in one. However, I understand that not all people intend to knit both or can afford to pay the cost for both patterns. For this reason, I am offering a sliding scale so you can choose the price that you believe is appropriate for how you will enjoy the pattern, and your current financial situation. Use the codes listed below at checkout! Thank you to jessiemaed for providing a model for this method of pricing.

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Twin skills, twin sweaters — enjoy a beautiful fade in fingering or DK weight yarn with this sweater and cardigan pattern. Roll with advantage whichever way you swing it with the earnest and honest Persuasion Pullover, or the wily and sly Deception Cardigan. Either way, your project will definitely be a Natural 20.

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SIZING
Recommended ease: +4” to +8” (+10 to +20.5 cm)
A (B, C, D, E) F, G, H, J, K
34 (38, 42, 46, 50) 54, 58, 62, 66, 70”
86 (97, 107, 117, 127) 137, 147, 157, 168, 178 cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Deception & Persuasion do not use a set number of colors for your fade, so the amounts are totally customizable to your stash or taste in yarn. I recommend gathering a collection of skeins and scraps equaling at least these amounts (but more is always better!)

Hip Length
400 (450, 500, 550, 600) 650, 700, 750, 800, 850 grams
Tunic Length
500 (550, 600, 650, 700) 750, 800, 850, 900, 950 grams

RECOMMENDED YARNS
Republica Unicornia: Targhee Sock
~Fingering; 90% Targhee; 10% Nylon; 465 yd per 115g (425 m)
Colorways: Lovecats, Rosa de Castilla, I Can See your Undies, Love My Way

Teal Torch Knits: TTK Sock
~Fingering; 75% Superwash Merino; 25% Nylon; 463 yd per 100g (423 m)
Colorways: Right As Rain, Unrequited Love, Siren Song, Dirty Pop, Irresistible, Bad Habit

Junkyarn: Junkyarn DK
~DK; 100% Superwash Merino; 231 yd per 100g (211 m)
Colorways: Baby, Candace, Jane Seymour, Astronaut Barbie, Liv, Gwen, Fashionista Barbie

The Black Squirrel Yarns: Ilah DK
~DK; 75% South American Superwash Merino Wool; 25% Nylon; 245 yd per 100g (224 m)
Colorways: Shenanigans!, Pop Rocks, Fun Dip, Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy, Pixi Stix, Cheeto Dust

Thank you to Kathleen of Republica Unicornia Christina of Teal Torch Knits, Kemper of Junkyarn, and Chase and their team at The Black Squirrel for providing yarn support for this pattern!

NEEDLES
US 8 (5 mm) for sweater body
~(2) Circulars, 40” (101 cm) cable length recommended or longer, suitable for working magic loop.
US 6 (4 mm) for cuffs and hem
~Circulars, 40” (101 cm) cable length recommended or longer, suitable for working magic loop.

NOTIONS
~Tapestry needle
~(1) Stitch marker
~Smooth waste yarn or stitch holders
~Pocket scale

FRUSTRATION-FREE FADING
Deception & Persuasion are written to allow each knitter to fade in a cohesive, eye-catching way with only one skein or decent-sized scrap of each color, regardless of the size you’re knitting. What’s the secret? Weighing!

It’s important to have a pocket scale or other type of scale. For best results, you’ll want to use a scale that’s sensitive enough to differentiate between whole grams.

GAUGE
Measurements taken after aggressive blocking.
Garter Stitch worked flat: 21 sts × 28 rows= 4”× 4” (10 cm)

A wonderful team of knitters made Deception & Persuasion possible. Thanks so much to Katherine, Courtney, Alexa, Lindalou, Lis, Samantha, Cameron, Mel, Jessica, Shelly, Chris, Danielle, Lexi, Eva and Michelle for test knitting, to Meaghan for tech editing and to Kate for publication design!

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
This pattern was designed with the knitter in mind! As you complete each task, mark or fill in the Track Your Progress (TYP) task bubbles and repeat boxes so you never lose your place again. Happy knitting!