Sizes: : 1 [2, 3, 4, 5] [6, 7, 8, 9]
Finished Measurements: 36 [38, 43, 48, 50] [55, 60, 62, 67]″ / 91 [97, 109, 119, 127] [140, 152, 157, 170]cm finished chest circumference.
Size 4 shown with about 4″ / 10cm of positive ease.
Sleeve and body lengths are customizable.
Yarn: DK or worsted weight
Yardage: Approximately 1000 [1150, 1350, 1600, 1700] [1850, 2000, 2100, 2200]yds / 914 [1052, 1234, 1463, 1554] [1692, 1829, 1920, 2012]m
The Size 4 sample features 4 colorways (2 skeins each) of Walk Collection Merino DK. There were leftovers of each color.
Needles: US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or 1 size smaller than the larger main needle
US 6 / 4mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
Magic loop method is used for knitting smaller circumferences in the round.
Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn
Gauge: 20 sts & 30 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in pattern after blocking with larger needles
Fading Note: This sweater is knit with 4 shades of yarn that fade from light to dark. You can customize your color transitions based on your yarn choices. Work with color A on its own for the collar, short rows and yoke.
Near the end of the yoke, start fading colors A & B together by working 2-round stripes with each color.
Work with color B on its own.
Stripe colors B & C together for 2 rounds each.
Work with color C on its own when you reach the middle of the body.
Stripe colors C & D together for 2 rounds each after you pass the middle of the body.
Finish the body and bottom ribbing with color D on its own. As you fade colors for the body, save some yarn for the sleeves so you can try to match your color transitions between the body and sleeves. Fade the sleeves to match the body.
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