The Wild One Sweater is a bold, full-colorwork pullover designed for those who love striking patterns. This stranded colorwork sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, making for an engaging and rewarding knit. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and worked separately.

Choose the double-folded neckband for a cozy, structured finish, or opt for the short-row ribbed neckline for a slightly different fit. Both options are included in the pattern!

The circular yoke features increases incorporated within the charted colorwork, creating a seamless and flowing design.
With its vibrant motif the Wild One Sweater is perfect for knitters looking to make a statement!

Yarn Choice:
For best results, choose a yarn with some “stickiness” or a fuzzy texture, as this can help hide increases and decreases seamlessly within the colorwork. (See yarn section for suggestions.)

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Please note, these are the actual sizes of the finished sweater.
Bust circumference (same as hip)
85.5 (94.5, 104, 113.5, 123) (132.5, 142, 151.5, 161) cm / 34 (38, 41.75, 45.5, 49.25) (53, 56.75, 60.75, 64.5)’’

Upper arm circumference
29.5 (31.5, 34.5, 39, 44) (45.5, 48.5, 51.5, 53.5) cm / 11.75 (12.75, 14, 15.5, 17.75) (18, 19.25, 20.75, 21.5)’’

Sleeve length (adjustable)
43 cm / 17’’

Body length (measured from the underarm) (adjustable)
30 cm / 11.75’’

Yoke depth
(16.75 (17.75, 17.75, 21.75, 21.75) (22.75, 23.5, 25.5, 25.5) cm/ 6.75 (7, 7, 8.75, 8.75) (9, 9.45, 10.15, 10.15)“

Recommended ease: 5 - 10 cm / 2 - 4” of positive ease. Measure your bust size and choose a size with the ease you want.

Yarn
Sandnes Garn Kos (62 % alpaca, 29 % nylon and 9 % wool -150 m / 164 yds / 50 g).
Shown in colorways:
3532 Beige & 5214 Light Crocus

Yardage
MC: 515 (570, 625, 680, 740) (795, 855, 910, 970)m / 560 (620, 685, 745, 810) (870, 935, 995, 1060) yds
CC: 310 (340, 375, 410, 445) (480, 510, 545, 580)m / 335 (375, 410, 445, 485) (525, 560, 595, 635) yds

Needles
4 mm (US 6) and 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles 80 - 100 cm / 32 - 40”. Use the needle size that gives you the correct gauge.
You can use DPNs or shorter circulars for sleeves and neckline.

Gauge
19 sts x 22 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” for colorwork on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles, after blocking.

Notions
Stitch markers, darning needle, scrap yarn/stitch cord, row counter (optional).

Techniques and other notes
Long Tail CO/Tubular Cast On & Bind Off.
Colorwork.
Short rows in ribbing.
In the round.

P.S. Wild One Beanie coming in autumn 2025.