"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