Wild Joy

Pattern Details

Construction

Wild Joy is knit seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is cast on and short rows are worked to raise the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The color work yoke is knit, then the body and sleeves are separated and worked from the top down. The only finishing is to pick up the stitches at the neck and work the neckline. 

Techniques Used In This Pattern

Long tail cast on, German short rows, stranded colorwork, picking up stitches 

Selecting A Size

Wild Joy is intended to be worn with 4-6”  /  10-15 cm of positive ease. Select a size 4-6”  / 10-15 cm larger than your bust circumference. Measurements below are for the finished sweater.

Finished Bust Circumference

1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9}

32 (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56] {60, 64}”

81.3 (91.4, 101.6, 111.8) [121.9, 132.1, 142.2] {152.4, 162.6} cm

Suggested Yarn

Plucky Knitter. ‘Scholar 2.0,’, Worsted Weight (75/25 Merino/Cashmere, 250yds / 100g)

Main Color: Homebody

735 (810, 892, 982) [1082,1181, 1290] {1409, 1530} yds

Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Beets Me

89 (99, 109, 120) [132, 146, 162] {179, 198} yds

Contrast Color 2 (CC2): Golden Gourds

60 (66, 73, 81) [89, 98, 109] {121, 134} yds

Contrast Color 3 (CC3): Moody Mahogany

51 (56, 62, 68) [75, 83, 92] {102, 113} yds

Needles

Needle A (Main Fabric)

One 24” circular needle, US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to get gauge

Needle B (Sleeves)

One 40” circular needle for magic loop or DPN’s,    US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to get gauge

Needle C (Main Fabric: Cast On and Beginning of Yoke)

One 16” circular needle, US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to get gauge

Needle D (Hem Ribbing)

One 24” circular needle, US 6 / 4 mm

Needle E (Sleeve Ribbing)

One 40” circular needle for magic loop or DPN’s,    US 6 / 4 mm

Needle F (Neckband Ribbing)

One 16” circular needle, US 6 / 4 mm

Notions

Removable stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle to weave in ends


Gauge

17 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, knit in the round, after blocking.

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