The Soft Spoken Sweater seamlessly blends rustic charm and elegance, drawing inspiration from the gentle arrival of spring. This top-down sweater features an intricate yoke stitch pattern with puff rib and slip stitches on a reverse stockinette background. You can begin by either working the neckline ribbing or using a provisional cast-on, and then proceed to work the yoke in the round seamlessly, incorporating increases with the textured stitch pattern. Afterward, the sweater is shaped using short rows, and the sleeves and body are separated and worked in stockinette, leading to cuffs and hem accented by puff rib stitch and half-twisted rib. The hems and cuffs are finished with an Icelandic bind-off for a final touch.

Although the stitch pattern may appear complex, it is easy to memorize and enjoyable to knit, showcasing the ‘potato chippy’ qualities we love. Detailed step-by-step written instructions and supplementary charts guide you throughout the process, while the top-down construction enables you to make adjustments to yoke length, sleeves, and body with ease.

Please choose a size that is 10-15 cm larger than your actual chest circumference. For reference: the sample in the photos is in size 2 with 15 cm positive ease.

Finished measurements
Chest circumference: 86 (99) 105 (114) 120 (125) 132 (143) 152 cm

Yarn (Fingering + Lace)
A single strand of Höner och Eir - Nutiden - Järnvilja (100% Swedish wool, 100 g ~ 470 - 500 m) ~ 225 (245) 265 (285) 305 (325) 335 (360) 380 g

held together with

Sandnes Tynn Silk Mohair - Støvet Plommerosa 3553 (57% mohair, 28% silk and 15% wool, 25g = 212 m) ~ 115 (125) 135 (150) 160 (165) 175 (190) 205 g

Your individual yarn consumption will vary based on your yarn, gauge, size and the desired sleeve / body length. It is advisable to get a little more than you think you’ll need.
Please note that this is an estimate.

Yarn Substitutes
Any fingering + lace weight yarn or DK weight yarn that meets the gauge.

Gauge
10 cm = 20 sts and 29 rnds on needle size 3.5 mm in st st and 20 sts and 30 rnds in pattern on needle size 4.0 mm (after blocking). The swatch is knit in the round.

Needles
3.0 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm 60-120 cm circular needles and/or DPNs.

Other
Stitch markers, stitch holders, a darning needle, and scissors. Optional: crochet hook and waste yarn for the provisional cast-on and/or making loops.