Pink Moon
When I got my hands on this lovely yarn from Ritual Dyes I knew I wanted to design something extra special. I wanted to combine all of my favorite techniques -- seamless yoke, color work knitting and lace -- into one comfy, easy-to-wear sweater with a flattering amount of ease. This has quickly become a favorite piece in my handmade wardrobe and is truly a joy to knit!
Yarn
Yarn A Elder (100% Rambouillet Wool Light Worsted weight) 190 yards/100g Shown in Chromite approximately (620, 660, 680) (720, 750, 820) (860, 910, 960) (1000, 1040, 1090) 1140 yards
Yarn B1 Maven (100% Rambouillet Wool 2 Ply Fingering weight) 265 yards/50g Shown in Dune approximately (80, 90, 100) (120, 130, 140) (170, 190, 220) 250 yards
Yarn B2 Fae (70/30% Kid Mohair/Silk Lace weight) 459 yards/50g Shown in Dune approximately (80, 90, 100) (120, 130, 140) (170, 190, 220) 250 yards
Yarn C1 Maven (100% Rambouillet Wool 2 Ply Fingering weight) 265 yards/50g Shown in Quartzite approximately (90, 100, 110) (130, 150, 170) (190, 220, 120) 260 yards
Yarn C2 Fae (70/30% Kid Mohair/Silk Lace weight) 459 yards/50g Shown in Quartzite approximately (90, 100, 110) (130, 150, 170) (190, 220, 120) 260 yards
Materials
US Size 6 (4.0 mm) needles, minimum 16” cord
US Size 8 (5.0 mm) needles, minimum 30” cord
*A note on cord lengths, you may want to increase cord lengths as your yoke and sweater grow in size.
Stitch Marker(s)
Tapestry needle
Gauge
16 stitches x 25 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round with larger needles and Yarn A.
Finished Measurements
(1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) 10
Finished Bust/Body Circumference: (37, 39.5, 42.5) (47, 50, 52.5) (56.5, 61, 65) 71” Height to Underarm: (9.5, 9.5, 9.5) (10, 10, 10.5) (10.5, 11.5, 12) 12.5”
Circumference at Upper Arm: (12.25, 14, 14) (15.75, 15.75, 17.75) (17.75, 19.25, 21) 21” Circumference at Cuff: (7, 8.4, 8.4) (11.2, 11.2, 11.2) (11.2, 11.2, 12.6) 12.6”
*This sweater is meant to be worn with 4-10” positive ease. To pick your size, choose the finished measurement that reflects the amount of desired ease. Shown in Size 3 with approximately 8” positive ease.
Construction Notes
This sweater is worked from the top down in the round. A simple lace motif lines the ribbed collar, and short rows are worked across the back to shape the shoulders. The sleeves and body are separated after the yoke motif and worked separately down to the cuff and hem. The simple lace motif at the collar is repeated on the sleeve just before the cuff.
Original knitting designs for the hand knitter. All products are digital downloads of the knitting pattern.
Crunchy Tunic
Cozy oversized tunic with long sleeves and a cowl neck filled with textured details.
Published November 2020.