Duotone is a modified drop-shoulder sweater with a relaxed, cozy fit that is knit in the round, from the bottom up, holding two yarns together. Slipped stitches, worked only in a single yarn, at the centre front and back and down the sleeves, mimic an i-cord and create a bold, crisp contrast to the marled, glowing fabric. These faux i-cords are worked in-place (no intarsia or sewing!) and, along with your choice of trims in the same, single colour, create maximum dual contrast in both colour and texture.

With two separate views and included modifications like bust darts, trims and sleeve length, Duotone is the perfect combination of simplicity and interest to allow you to hand-knit a true everyday-wearable sweater that fits you perfectly.

This digital pattern includes printer-friendly, full written instructions for two views, a progress chart for neckline shaping, full schematic and finished garment measurements, suggested and written modifications such as bust darts and sleeve lengths, and linked tutorials for special instructions. Also included is a Colour & Yarn Guide.

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SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Provisional cast-on / backwards loop cast-on
• Knit / purl decreases
• German short rows
• 3 needle i-cord bind-off
• Picking up stitches
• Folded Trim

GAUGE
Main fabric (yarns held double): 20 sts x 28 rnds = 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) with 4.5mm (US 7) needles.

Faux ribbing (fingering weight only): 32 sts = 10cm (4in) with 4mm (US 6) needles.

NEEDLES
4.5mm (US 7) 60 and 100cm (24 and 40in) circular needle (or size needed to achieve gauge).

4mm (US 6) 60 and 100cm (24 and 40in) circular needle (or size preferred for faux ribbing).

SIZING / EASE / FIT
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) ⁅5, 6, 7⁆ {8, 9} to fit

Your body’s upper bust circumference
74 (84, 94, 104) ⁅114, 124, 134⁆ {144, 155} cm
29 (33, 37, 41) ⁅45, 49, 53⁆ {57, 61} in

To determine the best size to knit, choose a size which is closest to your body’s upper bust measurement. If you are between sizes, size down.

Duotone is designed with 24cm | 9.5in positive ease at the fullest part of the bust, but can be worn with a range of ease from 7cm | 2.75in for a closer fitting sweater to 30cm | 11.75in for an oversized fitting sweater to suit your preference.

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
(A) Bust / Body Circumference:
97 (107, 117, 127) ⁅137, 147, 157⁆ {167, 179} cm
38.75 (42.75, 46.75, 50.75) ⁅54.75, 58.75, 62.75⁆ {66.75, 71.5} in

(C) Body Length (without trim):
30 (30, 30, 29.5) ⁅29, 29, 29⁆ {29, 29} cm
12 (12, 12, 11.75) ⁅11.5, 11.5, 11.5⁆ {11.5, 11.5} in

(D)Armhole Depth:
17 (18, 18.5, 20) ⁅22, 23.5, 26.5⁆ {28, 29.5} cm
6.75 (7.25, 7.5, 8) ⁅8.75, 9.5, 10.5⁆ {11.25, 11.75} in

(E) Upper Bust / Cross Shoulder Width:
59.5 (60.5, 62.5, 63.5) ⁅66.5, 68.5, 70.5⁆ {71.5, 73.5} cm
23.75 (24.25, 25, 25.5) ⁅26.5, 27.5, 28.25⁆ {28.5, 29.5} in

(J) Sleeve Length (without trim):
40.5cm | 16.25in

SUGGESTED YARN
Background yarn (main fabric, i-cords & trims): Zeezee Textiles, Natural Fingering, 100% non-SW Merino wool 2ply, 365m | 400yds per 100g skein:
3 (3, 3, 4) ⁅4, 4, 5⁆ {5, 5} skeins.
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Highlight yarn (held together with BG yarn; main fabric only): Zeezee Textiles, Kid Silk Lace, 72% kid mohair, 28% silk, 420m | 459yds per 50g skein:
2 (3, 3, 3) ⁅3, 3, 4⁆ {4, 4} skeins.

ESTIMATED YARDAGE
Background yarn (main fabric, i-cords & trims): Fingering weight yarn (365 - 400m | 400 - 437yds per 100g): 905 (990, 1106, 1158) ⁅1274, 1380, 1541⁆ {1656, 1790} m | 990 (1083, 1210, 1267) ⁅1394, 1510, 1686⁆ {1812, 1958} yds.
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Highlight yarn (held together with BG yarn; main fabric only): Lace weight yarn (420 - 460m | 459 - 500yds per 50g): 828 (911, 980, 1076) ⁅1190, 1298, 1461⁆ {1577, 1710} m | 906 (997, 1072, 1177) ⁅1302, 1420, 1598⁆ {1725, 1871} yds.

This pattern has been tech edited as well as tested by a range of knitters of all experiences and sizes. If you have any questions or find any errors, please email rachel@rachelcostelloknitwear.com

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