Contains:
- cm and inches
- chart for stranded yoke design
- schematic
Materials you need at home:
- 1017 - 1939 yards worsted weight yarn in Main Color
- 45 - 78 yards worsted weight yarn in CC1
- 65 - 112 yards worsted weight yarn in CC2
- 32 inch US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular
- 32 inch US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needles
- One stitch marker, waste yarn, and a tapestry needle
Inspired by the frost-covered grasses of November, November features a stranded colorwork motif designed to evoke the feeling of that quiet month. Two contrast colors are used in the sample, which requires some rounds of knitting with three colors. The design would also be wonderfully striking worked in only one contrast color, which would only require working with two colors. November is worked seamlessly from the top-down with a circular yoke. Two sections of short rows (above and below the colorwork) ensure a flattering and comfortable neckline. The yoke is entirely charted with written instructions for the body and sleeves.
SIZES 35.5 (37.5, 40.5, 42.5, 45.5, 48.5) (49.5, 52.75, 56.5, 59.5, 62)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest circumference: 35.5 (37.5, 40.5, 42.5, 45.5, 48.5) (49.5, 52.75, 56.5, 59.5, 62) inches / 90 (95.5, 103, 108, 115.5, 123) (125.5, 134, 143.5, 151, 157.5) cm
Total length: 23.5 (23.75, 24, 24.25, 24.5, 25) (25.5, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28) inches / 59.5 (60.5, 61, 61.5, 62, 63.5) (65, 67.5, 68.5, 70, 71) cm
YARN 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins main color Quince & Co Lark, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein CC1 Quince & Co Lark, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein CC2 Quince & Co Lark or 1017 (1072, 1164, 1229, 1340, 1444) (1522, 1699, 1818, 1975, 2121) yards / 930 (980, 1064, 1123, 1225, 1320) (1391, 1553, 1662, 1805, 1939) meters main color, 45 (47, 50, 52, 57, 59) (62, 66, 69, 73, 78) yards / 41 (43, 46, 48, 52, 54) (57, 60, 63, 67, 71) meters CC1, and 65 (68, 72, 75, 82, 85) (89, 95, 99, 106, 112) yards / 59 (62, 66, 69, 75, 78) (81, 87, 91, 97, 102) meters CC2 worsted weight yarn.
NEEDLES One 32 inch (80 cm) US size 7 (4.5 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge), and one 32 inch (80 cm) US size 5 (3.75 mm) (or two sizes smaller than gauge needle) circular knitting needles.
NOTIONS One stitch marker, waste yarn, and a tapestry needle.
GAUGE 20 stitches and 29 RNDS = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
Jessica McDonald Designs COM
A lover of sweaters and good wool, Jessica McDonald designs beautiful, classic pieces that are a joy to knit and to wear. Jessica focuses on modern construction methods combined with interesting design elements to make for a straight-forward and enjoyable knitting experience. Wearing handknits is a daily part of Jessica’s life, and her designs are practical and wearable in addition to being beautiful. Jessica finds inspiration in the beauty of the world around her, and many of her designs are inspired by the mountainous view out of her kitchen window. You can follow Jessica’s designing and handknitting journey on her Instagram account @jessicamknits.