Faux-Embroidery Yoke Sweater by Robin Melanson

Faux-Embroidery Yoke Sweater

Knitting
October 2008
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rounds = 4" in stockinette stitch, worked in rounds
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1199 - 1635 yards (1096 - 1495 m)
Finished Bust 32 ¾, 35¼, 38 ¾, 42½, 46, 49¼” (83, 89.5, 98.5, 108, 117, 125 cm)
English

Robin Melanson drew upon several knitting traditions in this round-yoke pullover that mimics the silhouette and style of classic Swedish Bohus Strickning garments.

In addition to bands of Fair Isle color stranding, she worked floats of contrasting colors, then caught the floats into stitches a few rounds later to give the look of embroidery.