Anatolian Tales is inspired by the traditional Anatolian kilim carpets decorative motifs. In the Anatolian tradition, each motif has a meaning, often linked to motherhood, fertility or amulets.
I revisited and interpreted those motifs in a free and totally personal way, taking inspiration from the several kilim carpets that embellish my parents’ house, memories of the beautiful time my family spent in Turkey long time ago.
This top down sweater is worked seamlessly in the round. After the cast on, short rows shape the neckline and the stranded yoke is worked. After the body and sleeves are divided, the body is worked straight and finished with a color work border. Sleeves are fitted and shaped with decreases.
The color work requires 2 colors per row, with the only exception of few rows where three colors are worked at the same time.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), corresponding to finished bust size 36 (39.6, 44, 48, 53.25, 56, 60, 62)” / 90 (99, 110, 120, 133, 140, 150, 155) cm. Approx. 2-6” positive ease recommended at bust.
Note: Sizes listed are the actual finished sweater measurements. Choose the sweater size that is 2-6” / 5-15 cm larger than your actual bust circumference.

Shown in size 1 with approximately 2” / 5 cm positive ease.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with US size 4 (3.5 mm) needles, after wet blocking.

Materials
Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in the following quantities:
MC: 800 (900, 1000, 1200, 1350, 1500, 1600, 1800) metres; CC1: 190 (200, 250, 280, 300, 350, 370, 400) metres; CC2: 150 (160, 180, 200, 230, 270, 320, 350) metres
MC: 875 (984, 1094, 1312, 1476, 1640, 1750, 1970) yards; CC1: 208 (219, 273, 306, 328, 383, 405, 438) yards; CC2: 164 (175, 197, 219, 252, 295, 350, 383) yards
Please consider that these quantities are only estimated, and make sure to have a small buffer to avoid running out of yarn.
Yarn used in the sample: Lichen Lace 1 ply SW Merino Fingering, 100% merino SW, 366 metres (400 yrds) / 100 gr, color Shrub (MC); Lambstrings Sadie Singles (formerly Sadie Sock HT), 100% SW merino, 366 metres (400 yrds) / 100 gr, color Voodoo (CC1); Indiebellefibre (formerly Baah Yarns) Baah Lino, 90% Merino SW, 10% Wild Flax Fibre; 366 m/100 gr, color Spider’s web.
Needles: US size 3 (3.25 mm) and size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm or longer circular for Body; US size 4 (3.5 mm): DPNs or 40” / 100 cm circular for Sleeves. Needles size is only a suggestion. Use the size that gives you the recommended gauge.
Notions: removable markers; waste yarn; tapestry needle.