Grain

Introducing the Grain Sweater: a beautifully designed seamless sweater crafted with care, worked top-down for your convenience. This stylish garment features a round yoke adorned with intricate colorwork and long, elegant sleeves that perfectly complement the cropped hem. Grain is tailored with approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of positive ease at the bust circumference, ensuring a comfortable and flattering fit for all body types.

Yarn Requirements: For this project, we recommend using Blacker Yarns Tamar 4-ply (100% British wool, 347 m/100 g) or any similar fingering weight yarn. The design showcases the stunning Gwindra color as the main color (MC) paired with the lovely Tiddy Brook as the contrast color (CC). When selecting your size, keep in mind that you’ll need:

MC: 2-2-2 (3-3-3-3) 4-4-4-4 skeins, and CC: 1-1-1 (1-1-1-1) 1-1-1-2 skeins.

Yardage Information: The Grain Sweater requires an estimated yardage of:

• Main Color (MC): 665-710-745 (865-930-985-1135) yards / 600-650-680 (790-850-900-1040) meters.
• Contrast Color (CC): 250-260-275 (285-295-305-320) yards / 230-240-250 (260-270-280-290) meters.

Recommended Needles: Use US 4 (3.5 mm) - 40’’/100 cm long circular needles, along with double-pointed needles (dpns) if you prefer to work the sleeves in the round easily. Don’t forget to adjust your needle size as needed to achieve the perfect gauge.

Gauge Information: The ideal gauge for the Grain Sweater is 22 stitches x 28 rounds per 4x4 inches (10x10 cm) in stockinette stitch, worked in the round—be sure to check your gauge after blocking for the best fit.

This delightful pattern not only highlights your knitting skills but also results in a cozy and stylish addition to your wardrobe. Perfect for layering in colder weather, the Grain Sweater is an excellent project for intermediate knitters looking to expand their repertoire with colorwork and seamless construction. Get started on your knitting journey with the Grain Sweater today!