Elma is a lightweight yoked sweater which is knitted with Shetland wool from the bottom up. Before working the colourwork yoke, German short rows are used to raise the back neckline. The underarm stitches are closed by grafting them together. The pattern includes instructions for both the short rows and for grafting.

Needles & accessories
Set of 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed needles
(DPNs)
2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 80-120cm long
Set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) DPNs
3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80-120cm long
3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80-120cm long
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Darning needle

Tension
23 sts and 38 rnds to 10cm over st st on 3mm needles.
24 sts and 35 rnds to 10cm over stranded colourwork on 3.25mm needles.