"Sleigh Ride" Sweater
Dashing through the snow!
Warm up and spread holiday cheer with your next festive sweater. Traditional round yoke colorwork makes this a fun knit with a motif you can wear all winter long.
Cheers to hot cocoa by the fire and a warm and joyful holiday season!
SIZES
XS, (S, M, L) [1X, 2X, 3X, 4X]
Finished Bust Size: 30 (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54, 58]"
CONSTRUCTION
Knit seamlessly from the TOP DOWN!
YARN
worsted weight / wool or wool blends.
Sample uses Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (110y/50g).
gauge: 18 sts x 26 rows = 4"
Main Color: 550 (660, 780, 915) [1040, 1170, 1285, 1400] yards
Contrast Color: 80 (95, 110, 130) [150, 170, 185, 200] yards
Total Yardage: 630 (755, 890, 1045) [1190, 1340, 1470, 1600] yards
NEEDLES
♥ Main Fabric: Needle A: US 8 (or size to achieve gauge)
• A.1: 16” circular
• A.2: needle for small circumference (32” circular or double pointed needles)
• A.3: 24-32” circular
♥ Ribbing: Needle B: US 7
• B.1: 16” circular
• preferred length for small circumference
Use size needed to obtain gauge. Note when no length is specified, any length may be used.
NOTIONS
♥ crochet hook of similar size
♥ stitch markers, locking stitch markers
♥ scrap yarn or stitch holders
♥ tapestry needle
♥ sharp needle such as chenille #18 for weaving ends
DIFFICULTY: 2.5/5
*Errata:
1/24: Yoke Inc 3, Medium st count is 208