Foxy

This top down yoke sweater can be knit in one (think hand spun yarn, Spincycle Dream State or another multi-colored or color changing yarn) or two contrasting colors. A great pattern for beginners featuring simple original color work motifs and texture on the body with an oversize fit and functional (also customizable) bracelet length sleeves).

Yarn

MC= Madeline Tosh Vintage Worsted weight yarn, approximately Shown in Pecan Hull 880 ( 960, 1030, 1100) (1220, 1280, 1320) yards

CC 1= Madeline Tosh Vintage Worsted weight yarn, approximately Shown in Saffron. 110 (120, 130, 150) (170, 185, 195) yards

CC 2= Malabrigo Worsted weight yarn, Shown in Sandbanks. 120 (140, 155, 170) (185, 200, 220) yards

Materials

US Size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles, minimum 30” cord.

US Size 8 (5 mm) circular needles, minimum 30” cord.

*Note on cord length, for the yoke and body section, especially the larger sizes, you may want a longer cord.

For the sleeves, a shorter cord, DPN’s or Magic Loop method may be used.

Finished Measurements

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

Body Circumference: 44.6 (49.7, 52.2, 55.6) (61.5, 63.2, 65.7)” / 113.3 (126.3, 132.6, 141.2) (156.2, 160.5, 166.4) cm

Yoke Depth: 13.2 (13.2, 13.6, 13.6) (13.6, 14, 14)” / 33.5 (33.5, 34.5, 34.5) (34.5, 35.5, 35.5) cm

Height to Underarm: 9 (9, 9, 9.5) (10, 10, 10)” / 23 (23, 23, 24) (25, 25, 25) cm

Sleeve Length to Underarm: 11.5”/ 29 cm

Sleeve Circumference: 14.3 (15.2, 16, 16.8) (18.5, 20.2, 21.5)” / 36.3 (38.6, 40.6, 43) (47, 51.3, 55) cm

Sleeve Circumference at Wrist: 7.2 (7.6, 8, 8.4) (9.3, 10, 10.7)”/ 18.3 (19, 20, 21) (24, 25.4, 27) cm

Height From Center Back Neck: 23.5 (23.5, 23.5, 24) (24.5, 24.5, 24.5)” / 60 (60, 60, 61) (62, 62, 62) cm

Height From Center Front Neck: 22 (22, 22, 22.5) (23, 23, 23)”/ 56 (56, 56, 57) (58, 58, 58) cm

*NOTE: This design is meant to be worn with 8-12” positive ease, to choose the size for the intended fit, pick your size based on the finished measurements.

Gauge

19 stitches x 24 rows in pattern for Body Chart = 4 x 4” with larger needles

Notes

This sweater is worked in the round from the top down. Short rows are worked across the back for slight shaping. After the yoke is finished, the sleeve stitches are place on hold, the body is worked in the round with a simple textured stitch to the hem. Sleeve stitches are picked up and worked in the round with a simple textured stitch to the cuff. Both the body and sleeve length of the sweater are customizable (one of the great things about a top-down sweater, you can try it on as you knit) keep in mind if you choose to add length to either the body or the sleeves you will need to increase your yardage estimates accordingly!