Yoke Meditation Series 3


Description

Introducing the newest addition to the Yoke Meditation Series - the third variation. Just like its predecessors, this enchanting design is all about the yoke. It provides the ideal escape into the captivating world of stranded colourwork, where you can immerse yourself completely.

Step into a realm of serenity and harmony with exquisite motifs inspired by the ancient art of Buddhist mandalas. This design beckons you to explore the beautiful symmetry of the universe and discover inner peace. 

You'll be captivated by the intricate pattern, where high-contrast colour combinations truly shine. And if you dare to venture into the realm of colour-changing yarns, be prepared for an experience filled with intrigue and wonder.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Finished chest circumference:

  • 85 (97, 105, 117, 125, 137, 145, 155.5) cm
  • 34 (38¾, 42, 46¾, 50, 54¾, 58, 62¼)“

Designed to be worn with 5-17 cm / 2- 6¾” positive ease around the chest. 

To choose the most appropriate size, measure the wearer's chest and add the preferred ease. Or measure the circumference of an already-owned sweater that fits well. Then find the closest finished chest circumference.

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NoteThe product sold here is a knitting pattern in a PDF format and not the finished sweater.

Price: $9.00

Sizes

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

Yardage

Sport weight, depending on the length of the pullover, allow approximately:

Main colour (MC): 

  • 1050 (1155, 1245, 1360, 1460, 1585, 1695, 1815) m
  • 1145 (1265, 1360, 1490, 1595, 1730, 1855, 1985) yds

Contrast colour  (CC): 

  • 255 (285, 300, 315, 340, 360, 375, 385) m
  • 280 (310, 330, 345, 375, 395, 410, 420) yds

Yarn in sample

Yarns used in sample (size 2) is around 285 m / 315 yds of hand-spun 100% Polwarth (sport-weight, approx. 320 m [349 yds] / 100 g) from Wee Chickadee in colourway Taproot as contrast colour and 6 balls of Drops Flora (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca; 210 m [229 yds] / 50 g) in colourway Light Grey (#03) held together with 6 balls of Debbie Bliss Angel (72% Mohair 28% Silk; 200 m [219 yds] / 25 g) in Silver as main colour.

Yarn weight

Sport

Suggested needles

  • 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40” long and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting

Pattern Category

Sweater

Difficulty

Intermediate

Gauge

28 sts & 32 rows = 10 cm / 4''

Pattern for gauge

Stockinette stitch and colourwork in the round, blocked.

Notions

Stitch markers, locking stitch markers, row counter, stitch holder, tapestry needle.

Techniques used

Knitting in the round, short rows, trapping floats in stranded knitting, lifted increases, tubular bind-off.

Notes

The pullover is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. 

Yoke Meditation Series 3-1
Yoke Meditation Series 3-2
Yoke Meditation Series 3-3