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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Latvian folklore with this captivating sweater pattern. Inspired by the mesmerising beauty of the Moon, adorned with the celestial symbol of renewal and growth, it is aptly named “Song of the Moon”.

Embark on a journey to a time when singing was woven into the fabric of everyday life for Latvians. Every task, from sunrise to sunset, was accompanied by a melodious chorus. Just imagine, even the Moon would have been a magnificent singer, captivating farmers and all who revered its celestial presence.

Experience the magic of tradition as the cycle of life comes alive in this delightful design. Explore the cosmic connection between the Moon’s strength and the flourishing of all living things.
Discover the melody of Latvian culture, woven with threads of history and folklore, in this extraordinary sweater pattern.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Finished chest circumference:

• 84.5 (95.5, 106.5, 115.5, 126.5, 134, 145.5, 154) cm
• 33¾ (38¼, 42¾, 46¼, 50¾, 53½, 58¼, 61½)“

Designed to be worn with 4-16.5 cm/1½-6¾” positive ease around the chest.
To choose the most appropriate size, measure the wearer’s chest and add the preferred ease. Or measure the circumference of an already-owned sweater that fits well. Then find the closest finished chest circumference.

Yarn: Fingering weight, depending on the length of the pullover, allow approximately:
Option 1 - Colourwork in yoke only
Main colour (MC):

• 1340 (1495, 1640, 1760, 1915, 2030, 2185, 2330) m
• 1470 (1635, 1790, 1925, 2095, 2215, 2390, 2545) yds

Contrast colour 1 (CC1):

• 60 (70, 75, 80, 80, 85, 90, 90) m
• 70 (75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 95, 100) yds

Contrast colour 2 (CC2):

• 50 (55, 60, 65, 65, 70, 70, 75) m
• 55 (60, 65, 70, 70, 75, 80, 80) yds

Contrast colour 3 (CC3):

• 10 (10, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15) m
• 10 (15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15) yds

Option 2 - Colourwork in yoke, body and cuffs
Main colour (MC):

• 965 (1075, 1180, 1265, 1375, 1455, 1570, 1670) m
• 1055 (1175, 1290, 1385, 1505, 1595, 1715, 1825) yds

Contrast colour 1 (CC1):

• 195 (220, 235, 255, 270, 285, 300, 310) m
• 215 (240, 260, 275, 295, 310, 325, 340) yds

Contrast colour 2 (CC2):

• 140 (155, 170, 180, 190, 205, 215, 225) m
• 155 (170, 185, 200, 210, 220, 235, 245) yds

Contrast colour 3 (CC3):

• 125 (140, 155, 165, 175, 185, 195, 200) m
• 140 (155, 170, 180, 190, 200, 215, 220) yds

As the first few rows of the colourwork chart involve numerous increases. To ensure the best outcome for your project, it’s important to consider the yarn choice. Opting for yarn with good memory and excellent shape-holding properties (like very woolly or airy yarn with limited drape) might cause a puckering effect around the neckband. On the other hand, using a wool-linen or other drapey fibre will prevent this effect from being visible.
If your only option is woolly, airy yarn, you can minimise any potential wavy look by working the neckband with larger needles and omitting the decreases.

Yarns used in sample (size 2, option 2) is 6 skeins of Yama Yarns Merino Linen singles (90% superwash South African Merino, 10% Linen; 360 m 394 yds / 100 g): 3 skeins in colourway Stone as MC, 1 skein in colourway Coffee Bean as CC1, 1 skein in colourway Hibiscus as CC2 and 1 skein in colourway Grapefruit as CC3.

Gauge: 30 sts & 36 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch and colourwork in the round, blocked.

Suggested needles:

• 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm/24-40” long and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting
• 2.25 mm (US 1) circulars 60-100 cm/24-40” long and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch markers, row counter, stitch holder, tapestry needle.

Techniques used: Knitting in the round, short rows, trapping floats in stranded knitting, lifted increases, tubular bind-off.

Notes: The pullover is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down.