DESCRIPTION

The Mila sweater is a combination of my love for traditional nordic colorwork and whimsical design. A colorful striped yoke transitions to an allover pattern that adds drama and fun to this classic-fit sweater. It is knit from the top down starting with the collar. Short-row shaping takes place in the back to give the bust a great fit. Then yoke increases are done within the yoke chart, and finally a second chart is knit for the body and sleeves.

NEEDLES:
Main: US 2/2.75 mm - 24”/60cm to 40”/100cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for sleeves (Magic Loop,
short circulars, or DPNs).
Ribbing: US 1/2.25 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs.

(Or needle size you need to achieve gauge, The ribbing needle should be 1 US size smaller than the main needle. )

YARDAGE:
MC: 1192 (1324, 1456, 1602, 1762, 1938) 2132, 2345, 2580 yds {1090, (1211, 1331, 1456, 1611, 1772) 1950, 2144, 2359 m}

YOKE CONTRASTING COLORS
CC1: 406 (452, 497, 547, 602, 662) 728, 801, 881 yds {372 (413, 455, 500, 551, 605) 665, 732, 806 m}
CC2: 406 (452, 497, 547, 602, 662) 728, 801, 881 yds {372 (413, 455, 500, 551, 605) 665, 732, 806 m}
CC3: 406 (452, 497, 547, 602, 662) 728, 801, 881 yds {372 (413, 455, 500, 551, 605) 665, 732, 806 m}
CC4: 406 (452, 497, 547, 602, 662) 728, 801, 881 yds {372 (413, 455, 500, 551, 605) 665, 732, 806 m}
CC5: 406 (452, 497, 547, 602, 662) 728, 801, 881 yds {372 (413, 455, 500, 551, 605) 665, 732, 806 m}

BODY + SLEEVES CONTRASTING COLOR
708 (787, 866, 952, 1047, 1152) 1267, 1394, 1533 yds {647 (720, 792, 871, 957, 1053) 1159, 1275, 1402 m}

NOTE: Yardage is an estimate and may change based on your yarn selected, personal gauge, or any modifications you make. To add length to the body you will need additional yardage of MC and your choice of CC.

SAMPLE YARN USED:
Knit Picks - Palette Fingering weight yarn held
double in colors
MC: White
CC1: Conch
CC2: Turmeric
CC3: Blush
CC4: Cosmopolitan
CC5: Pistachio

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle, scissors, scrap yarn or circular stitch holders, stitch markers.

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

FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS:
34 (39, 43.75, 48.75, 53.5, 58.5) 63.25, 68.25, 73“
85 (97.5, 109.5, 121.5, 134, 146) 158, 170.5, 182.5 cm

Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 15% of proportional positive ease at the bust.

Sample pictured is a size 2 on a
model with a 34” bust 86cm

TECHNIQUES: Knitting, purling, chart reading, short row shaping, colorwork knitting.