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The Northern Gates is a seamless, top-down stranded colourwork yoke pullover that is knit in the round. It is inspired by Nordic nature with its rugged beauty translated into geometric shapes.

The pullover is designed with Scandinavian aesthetics in mind, which are known for their minimalistic approach and their endeavour to incorporate natural beauty into the functionality of the design.

The colourwork pattern is gender-neutral, but there
are added adjustments to accommodate different body shapes for a better fit. In addition to the back neck short-row shaping and under-arm raglan shaping, this particular version features steeper yoke increase rate to fit wider shoulders and wider arm circumference compared to Northern Tales pullover.

S I Z E S
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished bust circumference: 88.5 (98, 107.5, 115) 
(125, 134,5, 142, 151.5) cm / 34.75 (38.5, 42.25, 45.25)
(49.25, 53, 56, 59.75)″ — recommended to be worn
with 5− 10 cm / 2− 4 ″ of positive ease at the chest. Model wears a size 3 with 10 cm / 4 ″ ease.

Y A R N
Northern Gates pullover is designed for DK-weight wool yarn suitable for colourwork.
Sample is knit with Önling No 1 (75% Merino Superfine Wool, 25% Angora; 180 m / 197 yds per 50 g / 1.76 oz)in colourways, Navy Blue 333 (MC), Olive 3563 (CC1), Pigeon Blue 3650 (CC2).

Other yarn suggestions:
BC Garn Semilla Melange (100 % Pure Wool; 175 m / 191 yds per 50 g / 1.76 oz)
J C Rennie Supersoft Lambswool 4 Ply (100% Wool; 280 m / 306 yds per 50 g / 1.76 oz) hold double.

A P P R O X I M A T E   Y A R N   U S A G E
MC: 870 (955, 1050, 1150) (1245, 1345, 1435, 1535) m / 950 (1040, 1150, 1260) (1365, 1470, 1570, 1675) yds / 5 (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.
CC1: 85 (90, 105, 115) (130, 135, 145, 150) m / 95 (100, 110, 125) (140, 145, 160, 165) yds / 1 skein,
CC2: 65 (65, 75, 80) (95, 100, 105, 110) m / 70 (70, 80, 90) (105, 105, 115, 120) yds / 1 skein.

N E E D L E S
Size A (for Single-Color Stockinette stitch)
50 cm / 20 ″ circular needle for neckband, 80 cm / 32 ″ circular needle for body, and your preferred needle set for working a small circumference in size needed to obtain the gauge listed. Suggested needle size: 4 mm / US 6.

Size B (for Stranded Colourwork pattern)
50 cm / 20 ″ circular needle for neckband and 80 cm / 32 ″ circular needle for yoke in size needed to obtain the gauge listed. Suggested needle size: 4.5 mm / US 7.

Size C (for neckband, hem and cuffs)
40 cm / 16  ″ circular needle for neckband, 80 cm / 32 ″ circular needle for hem, and your preferred needle set for working a small circumference in size 2 – 3 sizes smaller than size A needle. Suggested needle size: 3 mm / US 2.5.

G A U G E
21 sts x 30 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in Single-Colour Stockinette stitch worked in the round on size A needle, after blocking.

21 sts x 26 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in Stranded Colourwork pattern (Chart 1) worked in the round on size B needle, after blocking.

N O T I O N S
Stitch markers, tape measure, crochet hook, scrap yarn, darning needle. Blocking tools, such as blocking mats, T-pins, blocking wires, are optional.

T E C H N I Q U E S   U S E D
Italian Cast-On, Backwards Loop Cast-On, Wrap & Turn Short Rows, Stranded Colourwork in the round, Right and Left Lifted increases, Knit Front and Back Increase, decreases, Slip Slip Knit and Knit Two Together decreases, Tubular Bind-Off. This pattern requires reading of colourwork charts.

Special thanks
Pattern development Valerie