Following the simplest of top-down constructions, this circular yoke pullover begins with a provisional cast-on and features radiating spokes of 1/1 cable twists (no cable needle necessary!) throughout the yoke. At the base of the yoke, the body and sleeves are divided for working separately, and single 1/1 cable twists continue to, and are incorporated into, the ribbings at the lower edge and cuffs.

During finishing, short-rows are used to raise the back neck and provide a more comfortable fit as the neckband is worked in a continuation of the mirrored cable twists in the yoke. Because the sweater is worked from the top down, it’s easy to adjust the body and sleeve lengths.

To prevent the hand-dyed yarn from possibly color pooling, alternate one round each from two different skeins of yarn throughout the sweater.

Finished Size: About 32 (36, 40, 43 1/2, 47 3/4) (52, 56, 60 3/4, 65 1/4)“ (81.5 91.5, 101.5, 110, 121.5 cm) bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40” (101.5 cm).

Yarn: Worsted Weight (CYCA #4 Medium). River City Yarns RCY Eden (81% merino, 9% cashmere, 10% nylon; 213 yards 195 meters/115 grams), dyed in partnership with Hand Maiden: Snowdrift, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins.

Needles: Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm) in 16” and 24” (40 and 60 cm) circular lengths and set of 4 or 5 double pointed for body and sleeves; Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) in 16” circular length for neckband.

Notions: Size G/6 (4.25 mm) crochet hook and smooth cotton waste yarn for provisional cast-on; stitch markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 24 stitches and 34 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette and Right Twist pattern using larger needles, after blocking. 39 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in Garter and Twist pattern of Yoke using larger needles, after blocking.