Sugar Maple
Introducing the Sugar Maple knitting pattern: a simple yet striking asymmetrical tee specially designed to showcase the stunning effects of gradient-dyed yarns. This stylish cap-sleeved sweater features a hi-lo hemline, a straight back, and a flattering A-line silhouette with a chevron pointed front. Effortlessly knit from the top down, this seamless design minimizes finishing work, making it an ideal choice for advanced beginners looking to refine their skills.
Sugar Maple serves as the charming sister pattern to the popular Poison Oak pattern, with some key distinctions. Here’s what sets these two patterns apart:
- Color Design: While Poison Oak is crafted for two-color stripes with a slipped stitch that carries one color from neck to hem, Sugar Maple is uniquely designed to maximize the beauty of gradient yarns, creating a stunning visual impact.
- Sleeve Options: Poison Oak offers two options for sleeve lengths—cap sleeves and chic 3/4-length sleeves, whereas Sugar Maple features cap sleeves only, keeping the design sleek and modern.
- Size Range: Poison Oak accommodates a broader size range, written for 13 sizes suitable for bust measurements up to 54 inches. Sugar Maple is designed for 9 sizes, fitting bust measurements up to 46 inches, ensuring a beautiful fit for a variety of body types.
Techniques + Stitches Used:
- Cast on (long tail or other stretchy method recommended)
- Single cast on (also known as the “backward loop cast-on”) or your preferred method of mid-row casting on stitches to the right tip of the needle
- Knit
- Purl
- Knitting in the round
- Utilizing stitch markers
- Increase techniques (KFB, M1R, M1L)
- Decrease techniques (K2tog, K3tog, SSK, SSSK)
- Bind off
The sample for this pattern used a double skein of the exquisite Twisted Fiber Art Tasty in Maple Evolution, complemented by a solid green yarn to achieve the desired length. Perfect for knitters who want to experiment with color gradients, the Sugar Maple tee is a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
Whether you're creating a cozy piece for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a friend, the Sugar Maple pattern is designed to inspire creativity and delight in the knitting process. Start your next project today and bring a touch of gradient magic to your collection with this beautiful sweater!
