Elementary

Discover the charm of this traditional circular-yoke sweater, designed to be worked seamlessly from the top down for a comfortable fit and modern appeal. This pattern begins with short rows, skillfully crafted to create a higher back neck, ensuring a snug and stylish finish. The highlight of this sweater is the colorful rounded yoke, which is worked in the round until the sleeve separation. After completing the yoke, you will place the sleeve stitches on hold, allowing you to focus on crafting the body of the sweater down to the hem. Finally, the sleeve stitches are picked back up to work the sleeves in the round, also top down, finishing off this delightful piece.

Yarn Requirements: To create this beautiful sweater, you will need 1 skein of color A (shown in pink), and depending on your size, 2 to 4 skeins of color B (shown in tuffeau). Additionally, you'll need 1 skein each of color CC1 (in light pink) and color CC2 (in silex) to add that vibrant pop to your yoke.

Needles: Ensure you have the right tools on hand: Use US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles for the body and for colorwork sections; US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or longer circular needles for magic loop to tackle the sleeves; and US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles for the neck finishing. Adjust your needle sizes to achieve the correct gauge for the best results.

Notions: Gather your essential supplies, including stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, and a crochet hook with waste yarn for the provisional crochet cast on. These notions will help you manage your stitches and create a clean, professional finish.

This top-down design not only offers a fantastic way to showcase your creativity with color but also allows for easy fitting adjustments as you knit. Perfect for knitters looking to challenge their skills with seamless construction, this circular-yoke sweater promises to be a wardrobe staple that combines comfort with timeless style!