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Introducing the newest addition to the Yoke Mediation Series - the third variation. Just like its predecessors, this enchanting design is all about the yoke. It provides the ideal escape into the captivating world of stranded colourwork, where you can immerse yourself completely.

Step into a realm of serenity and harmony with exquisite motifs inspired by the ancient art of Buddhist mandalas. This design beckons you to explore the beautiful symmetry of the universe and discover inner peace.

You’ll be captivated by the intricate pattern, where high-contrast colour combinations truly shine. And if you dare to venture into the realm of colour-changing yarns, be prepared for an experience filled with intrigue and wonder.

Check out the pattern deep-dive video on YouTube.

Difficulty: Intermediate

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

Finished chest circumference:

• 85 (97, 105, 117, 125, 137, 145, 155.5) cm
• 34 (38¾, 42, 46¾, 50, 54¾, 58, 62¼)“

Designed to be worn with 5-17 cm / 2- 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: Sport weight, depending on the length of the pullover, allow approximately:
Main colour (MC):

• 1050 (1155, 1245, 1360, 1460, 1585, 1695, 1815) m
• 1145 (1265, 1360, 1490, 1595, 1730, 1855, 1985) yds

Contrast colour (CC):

• 255 (285, 300, 315, 340, 360, 375, 385) m
• 280 (310, 330, 345, 375, 395, 410, 420) yds

Yarns used in sample (size 2) is around 285 m / 315 yds of hand-spun 100% Polwarth (sport-weight, approx. 320 m 349 yds / 100 g) from Wee Chickadee in colourway Taproot as contrast colour and 6 balls of Drops Flora (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca; 210 m 229 yds / 50 g) in colourway Light Grey (#03) held together with 6 balls of Debbie Bliss Angel (72% Mohair 28% Silk; 200 m 219 yds / 25 g) in Silver as main colour.

Gauge: 28 sts & 32 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

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.