Neona Sweater

Neona is a stunning top-down knitting pattern that offers a seamless construction for a stylish and comfortable garment. Knitting begins with a cast-on at the shoulders, where short rows are expertly utilized to shape the shoulders for a perfect fit. Once the shoulder pieces are shaped, both parts are joined to create the back, which is worked down to the underarm. After finishing the back, stitches are picked up at the shoulders to start knitting the front. The work is then seamlessly joined at the underarm and transitioned to be worked in the round until reaching the hem. Additionally, stitches for the sleeves are picked up around each armhole, where the sleeves are knit from the top down in the round all the way to the cuffs. For added flair, there’s an option to create a cozy cowl neck at the end—though keep in mind, you may require an extra skein of yarn if you choose to add this detail. Alternatively, you can keep the neck raw for a more casual look, as demonstrated in the first image of the pattern.

For the Neona pattern, we recommend using the original yarn: Rosy Green Wool CHEEKY MERINO JOY, which boasts a generous yardage of 350 yards (320 m) per 100g. The sample shown is in the beautiful colorway #108 Night Sky, and you will need 4 skeins for sizes S through L, and 5 skeins for sizes XL through 3XL.

In total, you will require approximately the following yardage: 1078 (1171, 1313, 1395, 1521, 1608, 1745) yards or 985 (1070, 1200, 1275, 1390, 1470, 1595) meters. If you choose to knit the optional cowl neck, please add an additional approximately 137 yards (125 meters) to your total yarn requirements.

This knitting pattern is perfect for adventurous knitters looking to enhance their skills while creating a beautiful, wearable piece. Ensure you achieve the correct gauge of 24 stitches x 35 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on the larger needle for the best results. Dive into the world of knitting with this versatile and chic Neona pattern, and create a sweater that will elevate your wardrobe!