Knit your very own round yoke sweater with this cozy and stylish pattern! Perfect for knitters who enjoy a touch of artistic flair, this pattern will guide you through knitting a charming sweater with a beautifully designed yoke that stands out. Great for chilly days or relaxing evenings, this sweater adds a homemade, personal touch to any wardrobe.
Knit Round Yoke Sweater Pattern
Whether you're new to knitting or have piles of projects under your belt, this pattern offers clear instructions and rewarding results. Get your needles ready and add this lovely piece to your knitting collection!
Tools and Materials:
- Color A (white) yarn and at least one additional color for the colorwork (Color B).
- 3.5mm and 4.5mm knitting needles (circular or double-pointed as you prefer).
- A waste thread for tubular cast-on, ideally in a contrasting color.
Pattern Instructions:
Neck Start:
Tubular Cast-On (Optional but recommended for a stretchy, professional-looking neck):
- If opting for a classic cast-on, cast on 96 stitches with 3.5mm needles using Color A.
- For tubular cast-on, use 4.5mm needles and cast on 48 stitches with a waste thread or Color B. Add a stitch at the end for a jogless join.
Join Round: Ensure the cast-on edge is not twisted before joining to work in the round.
Transition to Main Color:
- Cut off the waste thread carefully, avoiding cutting the main yarn.
- Continue with 4.5mm needles or switch to 3.5mm if preferred for a narrower neck.
Ribbing: Knit in a 1x1 rib (knit 1, purl 1) pattern for 4-5cm.
Body (Continuing from the Neck):
Switch to 4.5mm Needles: After completing the neck ribbing, switch back to 4.5mm needles if you haven't already.
Increase Round:
- Increase evenly by 24 stitches in one round to a total of 120 stitches.
- Use a knitting calculator online to space your increases evenly. A suggested pattern is 2 knits, then (1 increase, 4 knits) repeat 23 times, 1 increase, 2 knits.
Elevation (Short Rows):
Work short rows as follows to create a longer backside for a better fit.
- Note: Instructions depend on your size; here it is for size S.
- Knit 15 stitches, turn, wrap, and purl 30 stitches (15 to marker and 15 past marker). Repeat this process, extending each short row by 15 stitches until the elevation is completed.
Colorwork and Yoke:
Begin working on the colorwork chart. This section is not detailed in the provided information, but generally, you will alternate colors according to the chart to create the desired pattern on the yoke.
Separating Sleeves from the Body:
- After completing the yoke, separate the sleeves from the body and knit them independently.
- Instructions for decreases and binding off for the ribbing will be necessary here but are not covered in the provided information.
Finishing Touches:
- Bind off all stitches neatly.
- Weave in all ends.
- Block the sweater to dimensions specified in the pattern.
Additional Notes:
- This pattern involves techniques like tubular cast-on, working in the round, ribbing, increases, short rows, and colorwork. Making a gauge swatch before starting your project is recommended to ensure the correct sizing.
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