Inspired by classic mid-century Scandinavian design, this bold
yoke uses the subtly shifting colors of gradient or ombre
yarns to dramatic effect.

The body and sleeves are worked in the round from the
bottom up. Body and sleeves are joined and the yoke is
worked in the round. Short rows are worked before the
stranded colorwork portion in order to raise the yoke in
back.

Finished dimensions
32 (35, 37, 40.25, 44, 48)“ / 81.5 (89, 94, 102, 112, 122) cm bust
circumference
Sample shown in size 35” / 89 cm with 2” / 5 cm of negative ease.

Yarn

- main color yarn:
Approximately 865 (915, 990, 1075, 1175, 1320) yds / 791 (837,
905, 983, 1074, 1207) m YOTH Yarns Little Brother
(80% Merino wool / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon, 435 yds /
398 m per 100g skein)
2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins. Shown in Oyster.

- contrasting color yarn:
Approximately 85 (90, 98, 105, 115, 130) yds / 78 (82, 90, 96,
105, 119) m Spincycle Dyed in the Wool (100% wool,
200 yds / 183 m per skein)
1 skein. Shown in Tangled Up in Blue.
If substituting yarn, fingering weight is recommended.

Note: Yardage requirements are estimates, and different knitters may require more or less yarn in order to complete their projects. The sample was knit in the 35” / 89 cm size and was completed using only 2 skeins of YOTH Little Brother, but purchasing a third skein for this size is recommended to avoid running out of yarn.

Gauge
- 24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette with Needle
Size A
- 24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stranded colorwork with
Needle Size C

Needles

Needle Size A:
- 32” / 80 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge in
stockinette
- 16” / 40 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge in
stockinette
- 1 set DPNs in size needed to obtain gauge in stockinette
(suggested size: US 3 / 3.25 mm)

Needle Size B, for ribbing:

• 32” / 80 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle Size A
• 16” / 40 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle Size A
• 1 set DPNs one size smaller than Needle Size A (suggested size: US 2 / 2.75mm)

Needle Size C (optional, for stranded colorwork):

• 32” / 80 cm circular needle one size larger than Needle Size A
• 16” / 40 cm circular needle one size larger than Needle Size A (suggested size: US 4 / 3.5 mm)