The Never Summer Sweater captures the essence of the tough, cold-weather forests where the growing seasons are short and the sweater season is year-round. This sweater features an intricate, branch-inspired yoke, and all over colorwork; creating an eye-catching pattern that celebrates the forest’s intricate textures. This worsted weight provision was designed to be worn with a comfortable and relaxed fit. Knit your way to a statement piece that’s perfect for layering year-round.

YARN
Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino 137 yards / 50 grams (100% Non-mulesed Merino Wool, Oeko-Tex Standard 100).
Main Color: Cloud 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 14, 15) Skeins
Contrast Color: Pearl Gray 4 (5 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 8, 9) Skeins

OR

Approximately 825 (924, 1034, 1159, 1298) (1453, 1628, 1823, 2042) yards / 754 (845, 945, 1060, 1186) (1329, 1489, 1667, 2042) meters of Worsted Weight yarn in MC
544 (598, 658, 724, 796) (876, 964, 1060, 1166) yards / 497 (547, 602, 662, 728) (801, 882, 969, 1066) of Worsted Weight Yarn in CC.

Note: These yarn amounts are estimates. Any changes that knitters make to gauge or the sweater’s measurements will change the amount of yarn you’ll need.

GAUGE
17 stitches and 28 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch worked in the round on gauge needles, after blocking.

NEEDLE SIZES*
US Size 6 / 4 mm circular needle, (or one size smaller than the gauge needle) for the ribbed collar and hem.
US Size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge) for the sweater’s yoke, body and sleeves.

Always choose the needle size that you need in order to obtain the pattern’s gauge. To determine YOUR gauge: knit a gauge swatch.

CIRCULAR NEEDLE LENGTHS
24 inches (60 cm): This length is useful for working on the yoke and smaller circumferences of the sweater.
32 inches (80 cm): This length is versatile and can be used for the body of the sweater.
16 inches (40 cm): For working on the sleeves if you prefer using circular needles instead of double-pointed needles (DPNs).
Double-Pointed Needles (DPNs): In the same size as your circular needles for working on the sleeves, or
40 inches (100 cm) or longer circular needle for the magic loop method.

TECHNIQUES USED

• Long Tail Cast On Method
• German Short Rows
• Double Stitch
• Knitting in the Round on a Circular Needle
• Make One Right and Make One Left Increase