Novel

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I am a big lover of simple clothing, and this classic circular yoke sweater is exactly that. Novel combines all my favorites: simplicity, a comfy fit and a just a little bit of colorwork in subtle colors.

PATTERN NOTES:

The sweater is worked using a hybrid construction. It starts with a provisional CO at the lower part of the yoke and is worked bottom-up toward the neckline. The yoke is worked in a combination of raglan and circular yoke decreases.

The live stitches are then picked up for body and sleeves, and the sweater is finished top-down.

This construction technique allows more freedom for modifications and is easier to adjust if something doesn´t work well for your body shape.

The pattern also provides some helpful tips and suggestions on how you can adjust it to suit your own preferences.

SIZES:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

to fit chest circumference 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) (125, 135,

145, 155) cm/30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)"

I recommend choosing a size with 0-10 cm/0-4" positive ease at the chest for a comfortable fit. The sample shown is size 2, worn with approx. 5 cm/2" positive ease on a 91/36½" chest.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Chest circumference: 85.5 (96, 105.5, 115, 125.5) (135, 145.5, 154, 164.5) cm/34¼ (38½, 42¼, 46, 50¼) (54, 58¼, 61½, 65¾)".

More detailed measurements are shown in the schematic in photos.

YARN:

Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland DK (100% Wool - Bluefaced Leicester (BFL); 225 m (245 yd)/100g).

MC: Driftwood - 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

CC1: Storm - 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein

Undyed Merino DK (100% Wool - Merino; 225 m (245 yd)/100g).

CC2: Natural white - 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein

Or any other DK weight yarn that gives you a fabric you like at the listed gauge.

YARDAGE:

MC: approx. 752 (844, 932, 1008, 1089) (1197, 1314, 1411, 1508) m/822 (923, 1019, 1102, 1191) (1309, 1437, 1543, 1649) yd

CC1: approx. 41 (45, 47, 50, 54) (59, 63, 68, 70) m/45 (49, 51, 55, 59) (65, 69, 74, 77) yd

CC2: approx. 97 (106, 108, 117, 151) (162, 169, 182, 200) m/106 (116, 118, 128, 165) (177, 185, 199, 219) yd

NEEDLES:

4.0 mm/US6 circular needle (100 cm/40", 80 cm/32" and 60 cm/24") or size needed for gauge.

3.5 mm/US 4 circular needle (80 cm/32" and 60 cm/24") or one size smaller than gauge needle.

GAUGE:

21 sts and 32 rounds in 10 cm/4" on larger needle for stockinette, and 21 sts and 25 rounds in 10 cm/4" for colorwork, worked in the round (blocked).

Row gauge is especially important for this design, since it defines the yoke depth and therefore the fit around the shoulders.

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers

Waste yarn

Crochet hook