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DETAILS
Just over a year ago I got a sneak peek of the amazing glacial blue yarn I used to design Sprite. The moment Rachel (Ritual Dyes) showed it to me, I knew I had to pair it with Jewelweed (that amazing poppy red) in a playful sweater! This pullover is worked from the top down with corrugated ribbing (perfect for a pop of color) and a fun textured yoke!

This sweater is knit from the top down (meaning you can try it on as you go and add length to suit your own personal style!), beginning with the collar. The circular yoke is adorned with playful texture, and then you will separate the sleeves placing them on hold while the body is finished with a simple slip stitch textured pattern. The sleeves are then returned to the needle, picking up stitches for the underarm for a totally seamless sweater!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
#sizeinclusive

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
32 (36, 40.25, 43.75, 47.25)(52, 55.5, 60, 64.5)”
81.5 (91.5, 102, 111, 120)(132, 141, 152.5, 164) cm
Recommended ease is 0 - 4”/0 - 10 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 35”/89 cm bust with 1”/2.5 cm of positive ease, she is 5’5”/165 cm tall.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

MC - Sport weight (325 yds/100 g)
296 (341, 374, 400, 448)(488, 523, 588, 643) g
961 (1106, 1213, 1300, 1455)(1586, 1697, 1910, 2090) yds
879 (1011, 1109, 1189, 1330)(1450, 1552, 1746, 1911) m

CC - Sport weight (325 yds/100 g)
26 (30, 33, 36, 39)(43, 46, 52, 56) g
84 (97, 106, 115, 127)(138, 148, 167, 182)

SUGGESTED YARN
For this sweater I chose a Merino/Corriedale blend in a soft blue for the main color and a bright poppy red for the contrasting corrugated ribbing. The Merino keeps the sweater soft, while the Corriedale will give it longevity!

Ritual Dyes Sprite (60/40 Merino/Corriedale) 325 yds/100 g

MC - 3 (4, 4, 4, 5)(5, 6, 6, 7) skeins Forget Me Not (Pale Blue)

CC - 1 skein Jewelweed (Red)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm - 16”/40 cm to 40”/100 cm circular & preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs)

Sleeve Fabric: US 6/4 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference (such as Magic Loop or DPNs)
Many knitters gauge tightens up on the sleeves of a sweater (just a simple difference between knitting the large circumference of a body compared to the small circumference of sleeves), so if you fall into this category, I recommend going up a needle size when knitting the sleeves to maintain a consistent gauge throughout the project.

Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm for hem & preferred needles for small circumference for cuffs.

(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. The Ribbing needle should be 2 sizes smaller than the Main Fabric needle.)

NOTIONS
Stitch marker (1), cable needle (optional for rearranging sts for the CO & BO), small crochet hook for bobbles (size C recommended), waste yarn or stitch holders to hold sleeve sts and tapestry needle for Kitchener stitch and weaving in ends.

GAUGE
23 sts & 34 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over stockinette stitch in the round, using the Main Fabric needle and measured after blocking.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
2x2 Long Tail Tubular Cast On
Corrugated Ribbing
Knitting
Purling
Lifted Left Increase
Crochet Bobble
Lifting Decorative Yarn Floats
Decreasing
2x2 Tubular Bind Off
Short Rows
Picking up stitches for the underarms

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!