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This job was very exciting for me. I carried this idea with me for a very long time. Shamanism is the oldest tradition of the peoples of Siberia! This tradition is at least 7,000 or 8,000 years old. That is, it appeared in the Neolithic period. To understand how it was a long time ago, it is enough to remember that around the same time people invented something vaguely resembling an axe made of sharpened stone and a stick. According to these traditions, the shaman was and is an intermediary between people and the spirit world. Both 8,000 years ago and today, the tradition is passed down from shaman to shaman. This tradition has no written rules or sacred books. In this regard, it is even more surprising that this tradition is still alive! I have always been surprised by the striking similarity of the traditions of Siberian shamans and American Indians. Dances, music, tambourines, beliefs, traditions, homes. With this pattern, I would like to thank all those who carefully carry the traditions of their ancient ancestors through the millennia. And also point out how close we all are. The fact that all of us, from the Indians of America to the nomadic peoples of Siberia, have the same ancestors and the same roots.

I am glad to share with you the last part of my “trilogy” of hats and sweaters for adults and children - “Shaman”. :) I will be very happy if my patterns will make us a little closer to each other at least two people on this planet. After all, we all share much more than a passion for knitting :)

Read more about Shamans in my post on the forum - link.
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Sized for kids from 1 to 11 years old. Each size includes individual chart and stitch key.

Construction:

There are a few steps to knit this sweater: neckband/collar, finishing neckband, back neck shaping, colorwork yoke, dividing for body and sleeves including picking up underarm stitches, sleeves, washing. Pictorials and video tutorials included for the most complicated parts. All video tutorials are underlined, so it’s super easy to find them in the text, click on it and watch.

4 designs:

1) Jumper with round neck;
2) Turtleneck sweater;
3) Drawstring high neck sweater;
4) Dress includes 2 options for the skirt.

Finished sizes:

US 1-2 years (EU 86–98)/ US 3-4 years (EU 98–110)/ US 5-6 years (EU 110–122)/ US 7-8 years (EU128–134)/ US 9-11 years (EU134–140)
To fit bust approx 20-22/22-23/23-24/24-26/26-28in(51–55/55–58/58–62/62–67/67–71cm)

Materials

Use any yarn matching following proportions 1.75oz(50g) approx 180-220yd(165-200m), or 3.5oz(100g) approx 365-440yd(333-400m)

Winter options:
● Coned yarn Filati Camel Tweed (3.5oz(100g) approx 440yd(400m), 82% - baby camel, 10% merino, 8% nylon);
● Coned yarn Knoll Donegal Soft Merino Tweed (3.5oz(100g) approx 415yd(380m), 100% merino wool);
● Coned yarn Knoll Merino Lambswool (1.75oz(50g) approx 232yd(212m), 100% lambswool);
● Piu Bella Degas (1.75oz(50g) approx 204yd (187m), 65% merino superfine, 20% polyamide, 15% silk);
● Rowan Fine Tweed (0.88oz(25g) approx 98yd(90m), 100% wool);
● Rowan Cashmere Tweed (0.88oz(25g) approx 96yd(88m), 80% merino wool, 20% cashmere);
● Alize Lana Gold Fine (3.5oz(100g) approx 427yd(390m), 49% wool, 51% acrylic);
● Sandnes Garn Sisu (1.75oz(50g) approx 191yd(175m), 80% wool, 20% nylon);
● Lopi Einband worked double-stranded (1.75oz(50g) approx 273yd(250m), 100% icelandic wool);

Summer options:
● Alize Cotton Gold (3.5oz(100g) approx 360yd(330m), 55% cotton, 45% acrylic);
● YarnArt Jeans (1.75oz(50g) approx 175yd(160m), 55% cotton, 45% acrylic);
● Gazzal Baby Cotton (1.75oz(50g) approx 180yd(165m), 60% cotton, 40% acrylic);
● Holst Garn Coast worked double-stranded (1.75oz(50g) approx 383yd(350m), 55% lambswool, 45% cotton).

Yardage

For turtleneck design (shown on the cover):
e.g. Alize Cotton Gold (3.5oz(100g) approx 360yds(330m)
Yan A (neckband and upper part of yoke) – approx 180/180/180/252/290yds (165/165/165/231/264m);
Yarn B (teepee, ornament, flecks) – approx 144/180/180/212/252yds(132/165/165/194/230m);
Yarn C (yoke, body and sleeves) – approx 400/435/540/650/800yds(365/400/500/600/730);
Add approx 180-360yds(165-330m)of yarn C for dress

Tools and notions:

1. Needles:

• dpns or circular needle size 2½ (3mm) 16in(40cm) long for neckband;
• circular needles size 4(3.5mm) 16in(40cm), 24in(60cm) and 32in(80cm) long for yoke and body, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE;
• circular needle size 2½ (3mm) 32-40in(60-80cm) long for hem;
• Circular needle size 4 (3.5mm) 8in(20cm) long for sleeves;
• Dpns and circular needle size 2½ (3mm) 8in(20cm) long for cuffs;

1. Stitch markers;
2. Tapestry needle;
3. Scrap yarn or stitch holders.

Gauge.

24sts х 30 rnds = 4in(10cm) over St st using needles size 4 (3.5mm) after blocking.
Take time to check your gauge!

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Yana Markevich