FIRST LIGHT is a circular yoke sweater that features stranded-colourwork and embroidery detail. The sweater is knitted from the bottom up in the round, the sleeves are knitted separately and then joined with the body on a long circular needle. The sweater is then shaped with German short rows. Before starting the colourwork, you can decide on the placement of the pattern. FIRST LIGHT was inspired by dappled light falling through the pine trees in the forest on early summer mornings.

For an oversized fit choose a size 15-25 cm larger than your actual chest circumference, for a relaxed fit - 10-15 cm larger. For reference: the sample in the photos is in size 3 with 25 cm positive ease.

Sizes (Unisex)
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7
Finished measurements
Chest circumference: 98 (103) 109 (120) 125 (133) 140 cm

Yarn: Lettlopi, Aran medium (50 g balls = 100 m)
MC - 0086 - 750 (800) 850 (950) 1000 (1100) 1200 m
CC1 - 0059 (black) - 60 (60) 60 (60) 60 (60) 70 m
CC2 - 1703 (yellow) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 (20) 20 m
Please note that these are estimates.

Yarn
Sample 1
Istex Lettlopi (aran medium, 1 skein = 50 g = 100 m)
MC (0086, Light Beige Heather): 8 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13
skeins
CC1 (0059, Black): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skein
CC2 (1703, Mimosa): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skein

Sample 2
Istex Lettlopi (aran medium, 1 skein = 50 g = 100 m)
MC (1704, Apricot): 8 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 skeins
CC 1 (0051, White): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skein
CC2 (0086, Light Beige): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skein

Sample 3 (size 3)
Istex Plötulopi, held double
MC (1038, Ivory Beige): 400 g
CC1 (2022, Blue): 100 g
CC2 (1402, Heaven Blue Heather): 30 m
Please note that these are estimates.

Gauge
10 cm = 16 sts and 24 rows on needle size 4.5 mm in st st in the round (after blocking).

Needles
3.5 mm and 4.5 mm 60-120 cm circular needles and/or DPNs. If you’re a tight knitter, you may want to use a size larger needle for the colorwork.

Other
Stitch markers, stitch holders, a darning needle, scissors.