Kirra is a top-down seamless yoke sweater featuring a bold pattern, influenced by traditional Estonian designs, that is highlighted by a transitioning background fade. The neckline features a few knit rows followed by a Latvian braid in contrasting colors. There are then short rows at the back of the neck that create a comfortable fit.

The stranded colorwork yoke has invisible increases, and upon completion is split into the body and sleeves. The body features optional waistline shaping which creates a flattering fit, and the hem is finished off with ribbing. The cuffs feature a reverse fade of the yoke, as well as a geometrical motif that complements the yoke design; they are finished off with a Latvian braid.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yowza
100% Superwash Merino Wool; 560 yd/8 oz (512 m/227 g) skeins
2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in Main Color, shown in Suspense, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein in each of three
contrasting colors, shown in Opulent, White Peppercorn, and Oasis.
Or approximately 820 (840, 870, 890, 920) (960, 1010, 1060, 1110) yards/750 (769, 796, 814, 842) (878, 924, 970, 1015) meters of DK weight yarn in main color, 140 (150, 160, 180, 190) (200, 210, 230, 240) yards/129 (138, 147, 165, 174) (183, 193, 211, 220) meters of DK weight yarn in CC1 and CC2, and 90 (100, 100, 110, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150) yards/83 (92, 92, 101, 101) (110, 119, 129, 138) meters of DK weight yarn in CC3

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Measurements
Chest: 35 (38¾, 42, 46¾, 48½) (54¾, 59, 63½, 65¼)”/ 87.5
(97, 105, 117, 121) (137, 147.5, 159,163) cm
Shown in Size 3 (42”/105 cm), to be worn with 3-5”/8-12.5
cm of positive ease.

Needles
US 6 4.0 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm long (or longer for larger sizes), or size to obtain gauge
US 6 4.0 mm circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size to obtain gauge
US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or two sizes smaller than needle used to obtain gauge
US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or two sizes smaller than needle used to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 21 stitches and 28 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm
square in stockinette stitch and stranded colorwork.
If you find that your gauge varies between plain
stockinette and stranded colorwork, adjust needle size
where necessary so that the correct gauge is achieved
throughout the garment.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.