BF014 Balsam Sweater by Jen Geigley

BF014 Balsam Sweater

Knitting
September 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1476 - 1968 yards (1350 - 1800 m)
XS(S,M,L, XL, XXL) 28-30( 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)" 71-76( 81-75, 81-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127) cm
English
This pattern is available for $7.00.

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This top down sweater worked in two tonal shades of yoke colourwork, with yoke shaping is a great piece for those trying out colourwork as well as more experienced knitters. Stocking stitch body and sleeves with ribbed hem, cuffs and neckband complete the garment.
You will need circular needles in size US 6 (4.0 mm) in the following lengths: 16” (40 cm), 24” (60 cm) annd 32” (80 cm), as well as a set of double pointed needles.

You will also need waste yarn for provisional cast-on, stitch holders and stitch markers.

Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 40.5( 45, 49.5, 51.75, 56.25)“ 103( 114, 125.5, 131.5, 143) cm
Finished length: 21.5( 22.75, 23.5, 23.5, 24.5)” 54.5( 58, 60, 60, 62) cm
Sleeve seam: 14.25( 14.75, 15.25, 16, 16.5)“ 36( 37.5, 38.5, 40.5, 42)cm

Yarn used:
Bramble & Fleece, Sheepsoft DK
A. 272 Bishopdale - 5(5, 6, 6, 7) hanks
B. 292 Aysgarth - 1 hank for all sizes.