I love oaks. I met this majestic tree when I was already grown up and came to live in Europe. But they are one of my favorites. I wanted to make a sweater that would be an homage to the tree and to the seasons changing and all cyclical events of life. From Summer to Winter, from birth to adulthood, and from day to night, there are so many examples. From this will and all things that change in cycles, the Y-oak Sweater was born.

The sweater is knitted from the top down. After the yoke part is done you should check the fit and adjust to match your size and style. Continue to the body and sleeves, which also can be customized lengthwise.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Finished bust circumference of 30.5 (32.5, 35, 37, 39.5, 41.5, 43.5) 46, 48, 50, 54.5, 59, 62”
77.5 (82.5, 89, 94, 100, 105.5, 110.5) 117, 123, 127, 138.5, 150, 157.5 cm
Recommended ease is positive 0-2”/0-5 cm. Sample is shown in Size 6 on a 38”/96.5 cm bust with 1.5”/4 cm positive ease.

Yarn Used
Raincloud & Sage Origin 100% wool (German Merino), woolen spun, 3 ply DK weight (219 yds/200 m/100 g)
MC - color Cream
CC - color Cream, the sample was naturally dyed with onion skin

Yardage
MC - 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7 skeins of Origin
460 (540, 630, 700, 790, 870, 960) 1040, 1120, 1210, 1280, 1370, 1450 yards / 420 (490, 570, 640, 720, 790, 870) 950, 1020, 1100, 1170, 1250, 1320 meters
CC - 1 skein of Origin across all sizes.
100 (110, 110, 130, 140, 140, 150) 160, 160, 170, 180, 180, 190 yards / 90 (100, 100, 110, 120, 120, 130) 140, 140, 150, 160, 160, 170 meters

Suggested Needles
US 6/4 mm – 32”/80 cm circular and DPNs
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge)

Gauge
18 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over stockinette stitch on the round, after blocking. Make sure you gauge for colorwork matches your stockinette gauge.

Note on yarn substitution
Origin is a woolen-spun DK yarn that lays on the heavy DK/light Worsted spectrum so I advise knitters to be a bit careful when searching for a yarn to use as a substitute. This is extra important for tight knitters since the gauge asked is quite large for the more usual DK weight yarns. If you need help please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at: high.voltage.knits@gmail.com