Bring your colour mixing skills to peak performance using 6 different yarn colours in this timeless sweater. This pullover features traditional colourwork and a comfortable fit.

Kits available from Small Bird Workshop.

The sweater is knit top down in the round with short rows at the shoulder for shaping and a stranded colourwork yoke. The solid-colour stockinette body increases to allow more room for the hips. Sleeves are shaped to the forearm where the yoke colourwork is repeated. Hem and cuffs are trimmed with 1X1 Ribbing.

Garment Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X) with finished bust measurements of 38 (42, 46¼, 49¾, 54) (58, 62¼, 66½)“, to be worn with 2-4” positive ease. Schematic on page 7.

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn such as Small Bird Workshop Plume (70% Extra fine Merino, 20% Kid Mohair,
10% Silk, 185y/170m per 3½oz/ 100g.) Estimated yardage requirements pictured to the left.

Tools:
Smallest needles - US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles and 24”/60 cm circular or needle size smaller than medium needle (for ribbing); Medium needle - US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles and 24”/60 cm circular or magic loop equivalent or size necessary to obtain gauge; Largest needle - US 8 (5 mm) 24”/60 cm circular, or size larger than gauge needle (for colourwork); 2 stitch markers; tapestry needle.
Note: For larger sizes, it may be more comfortable to use 36-40” circular needles at times.

Gauge:
19 sts/26 rnds over 4”/10 cm in stockinette in the round on medium needle, blocked.