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Construction: This beautifully designed sweater is worked seamlessly in one piece from the bottom up, featuring intricate intarsia colorwork that makes it a standout piece for any wardrobe. It includes a practical pocket with a contrasting color pocket lining. The sleeves are crafted in the round, incorporating stylish thumbholes for added comfort and a trendy stripe detail on the left sleeve. Additionally, the yoke is shaped seamlessly, enhanced by short row shaping at the back neck for an optimal fit. The captivating color pattern is showcased through intarsia as presented in a detailed chart, making it easy for knitters to follow along. This versatile sweater is perfect for layering and is intended to be worn with 1–2" / 2.5–5 cm of positive ease, ensuring a comfortable and flattering look for various body shapes and sizes.
Gauge: Achieve an accurate result with a gauge of 18 stitches and 28 rows measuring 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch when using the larger needle size specified.
Yarn Requirements:
1) Valley Yarns Amherst: (109 yd / 100 m per 50 g ball; 100% Merino Wool). The sample is beautifully displayed in Valley Yarns Amherst: Charcoal as the main color (A), with Burgundy (B) and Light Grey (C) as contrasting colors.
Yarn by Color: For size options, you'll need 8 (9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls of Charcoal (A), 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls of Burgundy (B), and 2 balls of Light Grey (C).
Alternatively, consider Cascade Yarns, Cascade 220 (100% wool) for a different color palette; a stunning blue sample is also available.
Both samples are crafted in size 34 ¾" / 88.5 cm, making them an excellent reference point for your project. Embrace the joy of knitting with this stunning sweater pattern that combines style, functionality, and comfort, making it a fantastic addition to your knitting repertoire.