This cozy basic round yoke sweater is a seamless top-down construction. It is worked in plain Stockinette stitch, complete with stripes.

This piece is a classic wardrobe staple. It is designed to have a relaxed, easy fit – perfect for everyday wear.
The pattern offers endless options by using all the colors you love.

See more details and the VANILLA TEAs from my test knitters: Have a look at my (Gernan) podcast episode 44 on my YouTube channel "Strick & Fit"!

LEVEL
easy/intermediate

SKILLS

• cast on and bind off
• knit & purl
• work in rounds
• decreases (to the left and to the right)
• increases (to the left or to the right)
• Knitted Cast-on
• pick up stitches from an edge
• German Short Rows
• I-Cord bind-off

There are links to YouTube turorials for all special stitches and techniques.

You should be able to follow written instructions.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:
The pattern (10 pages) includes:

• very detailed step-by-step instructions & additional tipps for beginners
• photos
• schematics for all measurements
• (external) video links for special stitches/techniques
• very clear and structured pattern, professional layout

Should you have any questions, please contact strickundfit@web.de for assistance.

SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7)
Shown in size 3 on a 92 cm / 36” bust.

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE:
90.5 (101, 111.5, 124) (139, 153.5, 166.5) cm
35.75 (39.75, 44, 49) (54.75, 60.5, 65.5)”

Plan for approx. 10 – 15 cm / 4 – 6" positive ease.

YARN SUGGESTION:
Scheepjes “Stone Washed” (78 % cotton, 22 % acrylic), 130 m / 142 yds per 50 g

Shown in:
Main Color (MC): 801 Moon Stone
Contrasting Color 1 (CC1): 831 Axinite
Contrasting Color 2 (CC2): 804 Boulder Opal
Contrasting Color 3 (CC3): 809 Yellow Jasper
Contrasting Color 4 (CC4): 832 Enstatite

... or any other yarn that meets gauge

YARDAGE INFORMATION:
approx. 870 (980, 1,030,1,110) (1,220, 1,360, 1,410) m /
952 (1,072, 1,126, 1,214) (1,334, 1,487, 1,542) yds
of a similar sport weight yarn in total

These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

NOTIONS

• Main needle for yoke, body, and sleeves: 4.0 mm (US 6) – 80 cm / 32” to 100 cm / 40” circular needle, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or double pointed needles)
• For I-cord bind-off: 3.0 mm (or US 3) – 80 cm / 32” to 100 cm / 40” circular needle, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (or one full size smaller than main needle)
• Stitch marker to indicate beginning of round
• Two stitch holders or waste yarn for placing sleeve stitches on hold
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends, scissors, tape measure

Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.