Austras Koks - a concept in Latvian mythology and an often used symbol in crafts. It is also called the Sun Tree, the World Tree, because it symbolizes the path of the Sun and the world order.

The pattern is divided into three parts, just as the meaning of the Austras koks is explained as a connection between the three realms. The roots are connected to the underworld, the central part is the earthly world, which is illuminated by the Sun, and the foliage is the kingdom of heaven. 

Although traditionally Latvians used earthy tones, I wanted to add a modern twist and show that within these three realms there is a place for everything. So, anything goes! This sweater is a great opportunity to try out different colour combinations and prove that ancient motifs look great in bright colors, too.

Finished bust circumference:

• 86 (98, 108, 116, 126, 138, 148, 156) cm
• 34½ (39¼, 43¼, 46½, 50½, 55¼, 59¼, 62½)“

Designed to be worn with 6-18 cm / 2½-7¼” positive ease around the bust, to fit busts with circumference:

• 70-80 (80-90, 90-100, 100-110, 110-120, 120-130, 130-140, 140-150) cm
• 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44, 44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60)“

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

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

Main colour 1 (MC1): 

• 380 (400, 450, 465, 500, 530, 550, 575) m
• 415 (435, 490, 510, 545, 580, 605, 625) yds

Contrasting colour 1 (CC1):

• 245 (255, 285, 295, 310, 330, 340, 350) m
• 270 (280, 315, 320, 340, 360, 370, 385) yds

Main colour 2 (MC2): 

• 340 (395, 410, 455, 500, 545, 605, 655) m
• 375 (430, 445, 500, 545, 600, 660, 715) yds

Contrasting colour 2 (CC2):

• 95 (105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 165) m
• 105 (115, 125, 135, 145, 160, 170, 180) yds

Yarns used in sample (size 2) are 2 skeins of Primrose Yarn Roan DK in Enchanted colourway as MC1, 2 skeins of Homestead Sport in Summertime Sadness colourway as CC1, 2 skeins of Roan DK in Static colourway as MC2, 1 skein of Roan DK in Soda Pop colourway as CC2.

DK

Sweater

Intermediate

20 sts & 26 rows = 10 cm / 4''

In Stockinette stitch and colourwork in the round, blocked.

Crochet hook,smooth waste yarn (e.g. cotton),stitch markers, locking stitch markers, row counter, stitch holder, tapestry needle.

Provisional cast-on, left-leaning and right-leaning increases, trapping floats, short rows.

The pullover is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. To avoid the tension tightening when working colourwork, it is important to keep the floats on the back side of work somewhat loose.