There’s a moment when you put on a new handknit sweater, as it falls into place and begins to relax to your shape. The weight of the fabric settles and the tension adjusts: it’s like the yarn is giving you a hug.

Yeah, we love that moment, and that’s why we love yokes.

Without seaming or complicated shoulder shaping, the circular yoke is one of the simplest and truest ways to knit a sweater. Creating an unbroken canvas that hugs the shoulders and encompasses the focal point of a sweater, the yoke is also a playground of customizable style. The uncomplicated construction lets you focus on the fun part: gorgeous, brilliant color.

For this collection, we wanted a range of styles to fit a variety of aesthetics, all of them uniquely gorgeous. Whether you prefer a sophisticated monochrome, precise palettes, or a potpourri of rainbow hues, you’ll find the perfect pattern on the pages of Encircled.

Paperback published in September 2017 by Knit Picks

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