Desert Path Sweater features a circular yoke with a stranded colourwork pattern that adds texture and character while keeping the overall look calm and understated. Worked in a palette of earthy, natural shades, the design brings to mind quiet landscapes and sandy paths.

The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, with German Short Rows shaping the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The body and sleeves are worked in the round and finished with classic 1x1 ribbing.

With its relaxed silhouette and understated colourwork, Desert Path Sweater is designed to be a versatile wardrobe staple — a piece that feels special to knit and easy to wear every day.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

SWEATER MEASUREMENTS
Desert Path Sweater is designed to have approx. 30-40 cm 12-16 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 30-40 cm 12-16 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm 30½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches.

Bust circumference of the finished sweater: 117 (122) 126 (131) 136 (145) 158 (170) 183 cm 46 (48) 49½ (51½) 53½ (57¼) 62¼ (67) 72 inches.
Length: 57 (58) 59 (62) 64 (65) 66 (67) 68 cm 22 ½ (22 ¾) 23 ¼ (24 ½) 25 ¼ (25 ½) 26 (26 ½) 26 ¾ inches measured mid back

SUGGESTED YARN
Option 1: Gabo Wool BABY ALPACA (100% Baby Alpaca; 50 g = 112 m 122 yds).
Quantity needed:
Main colour: 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (550) 600 (650) 700 g.
Contrast colour 1: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g.
Contrast colour 2: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g.
Contrast colour 3: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g.

Option 2: Sandnes Garn ALPAKKA (100% Alpaca; 50 g = 110 m 120 yds).
Quantity needed:
Main colour: 450 (500) 500 (550) 550 (600) 650 (650) 700 g.
Contrast colour 1: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g.
Contrast colour 2: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g.
Contrast colour 3: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g.

KNITTING NEEDLES AND CROCHET HOOKS
Circular needles: 4 mm US6 / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm 16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches, 3.5 mm US4 / 40, 80 and/or 100 cm 16, 32 and/or 40 inches.

Double-pointed needles: 4 mm US6, 3.5 mm US4

Crochet hook: 4 mm US G-6

GAUGE
21 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US6 needles (or the required needles to obtain gauge) after wash and blocking.

ACCESSORIES
Yarn needle, markers, stitch holder, tape measure, scissors.

SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down in the round. The neck is worked in 1x1 rib, folded and joined, followed by German Short Rows to shape the back of the neck. The yoke is worked in stockinette stitch with a stranded colourwork chart, followed by additional stockinette. The body and sleeves are separated at the underarms. The body is worked in the round and finished with 1x1 rib. The sleeves are worked in the round with gradual decreases and finished with matching ribbing.