Luode
DESCRIPTION
Luode is a modern colorwork pullover inspired by the crisp geometry of the blue-and-white azulejo ceramics from the Iberian peninsula. The striking circular yoke draws the eye while clean lines of the body and sleeves keep the overall look minimal.
Designed to be knit seamlessly from the top down, Luode combines a decorative colorwork yoke with thoughtful shaping to customize the fit. The pattern includes instructions for optional bust darts and waist shaping but the body can also be knit straight, omitting all shaping.
An understated rolled neckline and crisp corrugated ribbing at the hem and cuffs highlight the design's simplicity without distracting from the colorwork yoke. Luode is a colorwork sweater for knitters who enjoy a strong visual motif, clean finishing details, and an adaptable garment for everyday wear.
The pattern is available in 10 sizes from XS to 6X. Only charted instructions are given for the colorwork motif on the yoke. Measurements are given in both metric and US units.
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SIZING
- XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
- To fit upper bust circumference of approx. 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]"
- Finished body circumference without shaping: approx. 74 (88, 98, 107, 119) [128, 138, 146, 158, 170] cm / 29¼ (34½, 38½, 42, 46¾) [50¼, 54¼, 57¼, 62, 67]"
- Finished full bust circumference with bust shaping: approx. 79 (92, 102, 117, 129) [138, 148, 156, 172, 184] cm / 31 (36¼, 40¼, 46, 50¾) [54¼, 58¼, 61¼, 67¾, 72½]" or adjustable
Choose a size based on upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). This size-inclusive pullover is intended to be worn with approx. 5 cm / 2" of positive ease.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to find test knitters for sizes XS, 3X, 6X. If you'd like to knit any of these sizes, I would be happy to provide you the pattern free of charge in exchange for your feedback. Contact me for more information!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
See last photo.
GAUGE
- 18 sts × 30 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette and stranded colorwork on larger needles, blocked
- 17 sts × 26 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in corrugated ribbing on smaller needles, blocked
MATERIALS
Yarn
- Main color (MC): Rintalan tila 2-ply silk wool (50% recycled silk, 50% wool, 270 m/100 g, 295 yd/3.53 oz), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) [5, 6, 6, 6, 7] skeins in a dark teal colorway
- Contrasting color (CC): Tukuwool Nordic Resilk (50% recycled silk, 50% wool, 135 m/50 g, 148 yd/1.75 oz), 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) [2, 2, 3, 3, 3] skeins in the colorway #01 ash grey
Or DK-weight yarn, 2 colors
- Main color (MC): approx. 760 (820, 970, 1050, 1150) [1250, 1360, 1490, 1590, 1720] m / 830 (890, 1060, 1150, 1260) [1370, 1480, 1630, 1740, 1880] yd
- Contrasting color (CC): approx. 170 (180, 200, 200, 220) [240, 260, 290, 320, 340] m / 190 (200, 220, 220, 240) [260, 280, 320, 340, 370] yd
Needles
- 4.0 mm / US #6 short and long circular needles for stockinette (or size needed to obtain gauge); adjust needle size for colorwork if necessary
- 3.5 mm / US #4 short and long circular needles for corrugated ribbing
- If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles in the same sizes for the sleeves
Notions
- 5 stitch markers: 4 raglan markers + 1 unique BOR marker
- Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
- Darning needle
TECHNIQUES USED
The pattern uses the following techniques: working in the round, lifted and strand increases, stranded colorwork, German short rows, provisional cast-on, corrugated ribbing, and a stretchy or Icelandic bind-off.
Ladderback Jacquard is recommended for managing long floats in colorwork. Instructions for the colorwork pattern are provided only as charts.
