The multicolored patterned sleeves provide a striking complex to the straightforward, simple body construction of the Stranded Sleeves top. The body is designed with little to no ease in mind in the super soft Woolike, creating a cozy feel. The sleeves are mid-hand length and feature different fair isle and Norwegian stranded patterns in several different colors, creating lots of visual interest.

The body is worked with two strands together at a gauge of 22.5 stitches and 32 rows in 4”, so it doesn’t take too long to knit up. The sleeves are stranded and the different motifs make them go faster than you’d expect. Stranded Sleeves is truly a fun knit.

The pattern has written directions for the construction, multiple charts for the sleeves, and a schematic for measurements. The garment is designed for little to no ease, so the size selected should be closest to actual measurements.

Supplies:
Size 5 (3.75mm) cable needles for body (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Size 2 (2.75mm) needles in either short cables, long cable(s), or double pointed needles for sleeves, depending on preferred method (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Loops and Threads Woolike (100 grams/678 yards, 100% acrylic):
2(3,3,4) skeins Charcoal
1(1,1,1) skein Golden Yellow
1(1,1,1) skein Denim Blue
1(1,1,1) skein Purple
1(1,1,1) skein Olive
1(1,1,1) skein Black
1(1,1,1) skein White

Stitch markers

Skills recommended:
Knit
Purl
K2tog
SSK
M1l
M1r
Short row shaping
Stranded knitting with two colors
An understanding of magic loop or double pointed needles may be desired for the sleeves