Worked from the top down, this classic stranded colourwork sweater offers a simple 2-colour yoke chart that comes to life when worked in a colour -changing yarn like Noro Kureyon. However, it’s easy to adjust for solid yarns as the design breaks down into sections very easily - try using 3 or even 6 contrast colours.


Choosing a Size: With a wide size range and optional instructions for straight, hourglass and inverted triangle waist shaping, this sweater is unisex. I’ve noted length difference for Standard and Tall sizing; be sure to note the yardage requirements differ. Wear this with 2-3” of positive ease, for a classic fit as modeled here, or with more ease as desired.



Samples shown in size 3, standard size with hourglass shaping and size 6, tall size with inverted triangle shaping.



Getting Gauge: If necessary, change needles to get the same gauge in stranded colourwork and plain stockinette.

13 Sizes: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13) | (32.5, 35, 38, 40, 43) (46.5, 49, 52, 55.5, 57) (61, 63.5, 66)” at chest/bust

Standard (based on women’s sizing) and Tall (based on men’s sizing) options given

MATERIALS:

• MC: Standard: (600, 645, 695, 730, 790) (865, 920, 975,1020, 1060) (1120, 1170, 1225) y worsted weight; shown in Harrisville Nightshades Talk Radio (100% wool; 250 y; 100 g) | Tall: (715, 775, 840, 880, 950) (1025, 1080, 1145, 1220, 1250) (1350, 1400, 1460) y worsted weight; shown in De Rerum Natura Gilliat Fig (100% merino; 250 m; 100 g)
• CC: (160, 180, 190, 210, 230) (250, 275, 290, 300, 325) (340, 365, 390) y worsted weight wool; shown in Noro Kureyon #437 (her sample) and #377 (his sample) (100% wool; 109 y; 50 g)
• 4.5 mm (US 7) 16” & 32” circular and DPNs or preferred needles for small circumference knitting
• 5 mm (US 8) 16, 24 & 32” circular needles and DPNs or preferred needles for small circumference knitting
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle to weave in ends