Instructions for sizes XS, S, M, L, XL & XXL. You will be sent a pdf in English to download to your computer. A French translation of this pattern is also available -if you would like it, please send me an email once you have made your purchase and I will send it to you.

About the design

A patchwork of simple patterns including triangles, stripes, crosses and zigzags, all knit up in a plethora of bright colours, this rhythmic sweater is as much fun to knit, as it is to wear! A nostalgic nod to the bold jacquard sweater designs of the 1980s, with the sensitivity of the modern age, using natural yarns in harmonious colours, all knit up in a flatteringly loose shape, and balanced out with slim sleeves. The neckline is quite wide, for a relaxed look. It is knit entirely in the round from the top down, gradually increasing as you go down the yoke to shape the shoulders. The piece is then divided into body and sleeves. Optional Short Rows are used to raise the back neck and lower the back body.

Note on fit
This sweater is designed to be loose-fitting, with abut 20 cm of positive ease. The neckline is relaxed and wide-fitting, and the yoke shallow. Knit down a size for a more fitted look. The sleeves are quite slim in contrast to the body, to balance out the silhouette. I have designed the sweater to be cropped, but this can be lengthened to your preference.

Materials
1 size 2.25 mm 80 cm circular needle for body ribbing.
1 set 2.25 mm DPNs for the cuffs.
1 size 2.75 mm 80 cm circular needle for the main fabric.
1 size 2.75 mm 40 cm circular needle for the top of the yoke where the circumference is smaller (this one is optional, you can also use the 80 cm needle and magic loop method here).
1 set 2.75 mm DPNs for the sleeves (you can also use the circular needle here, if using the magic loop method).
or needles to get gauge.
Stitch marker.
2 stitch holders or waste yarn.

Yarn
Any fingering-weight or super fine (1) yarn that knits to 26 stitches in 10 cm on 2.75 mm-3 mm needles.
Suggested brand: Bio Shetland by BC Garn, 50g=280 metres

Meterage
For all the Yoke colours: about 50 metres of each colour. this is a good one for using up your leftovers! This colour version uses 14 colours in the yoke.
For the main body and sleeves:
Please see the photo with the colour card for all colours and amounts.
The complete kit for this pattern in both colourways shown is sometimes available-please ask! hello@sophieochera.com