Sparky by Drea Renee Knits. Circular yoke sweater, knit top down with stranded color work and pockets. Gauge: 23 sts & 30 rows = 4”/10 cm Finished Measurements: 34.75 (37.5, 43, 47.25, 51.5)(55.5, 59.75, 64, 68)” | 88 (95, 109, 120, 131)(141, 152, 162.5, 173) cm | Recommended ease is 2 - 6”/5 - 15 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 34”/86.5 cm bust with 3.5”/9 cm of positive ease. Materials Used: MC - Sport weight (350 yds/100 g) 208 (238, 255, 288, 321)(345, 388, 434, 463) g 728 (835, 893, 1011, 1126)(1208, 1359, 1520, 1620) yds 665 (763, 816, 924, 1029)(1104, 1243, 1390, 1482) m My sample uses a lovely Corriedale, non-superwash wool that is rustic while still comfortable when worn next to my skin. I went for a solid color to be the backdrop of my color-shifting contrast color. CC - Sport weight (200 yds/50 g) 113 (129, 138, 157, 175)(187, 211, 236, 250) g 452 (519, 555, 628, 700)(751, 845, 945, 1000) yds 414 (474, 507, 575, 640)(687, 773, 864, 914) m My sample uses a yarn that gradually changes color to create beautiful colorwork with minimal effort. I chose high contrasting yarns so that the motif would pop. Needle Size: Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm - 16”/40 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Sleeve Fabric: US 6/4 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs Pattern Includes: Written & Charted Instructions Skill Level: Intermediate
