Islet Stripes Sweater is a top-down raglan sweater with stranded colorwork stripes that resemble small islands on a calm sea. Knit seamlessly from the neckline down, it’s an easy and enjoyable project with just enough colorwork to keep things interesting.
The pattern is perfect for using up single skeins or leftover yarns from your stash. Worked on a white background for a clean, modern look, this sweater is both practical and versatile for everyday wear.

S I Z E S
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Sample shown in size S

RECOMMENDED EASE 23 – 25 cm / 9 – 9.75”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 101 (107, 118, 128, 137) (147, 158, 168, 177) cm / 40.5 (43, 47.25, 51.25, 54.75) (59, 63.25, 67.25, 70.75)”
Yoke height at center back: 27 (27, 28, 30, 30) (31, 32, 34, 34) cm / 10.75 (10.75, 11.25, 22.75, 12.25) (12.5, 12.75, 13.5, 13.75)”
Sleeve circumference: 39 (42, 47, 51, 55) (58, 63, 66, 71) cm / 15.5 (16.75, 19, 20.25, 22) (23.25, 25.25, 26.5, 28.25)”
Sleeve length: 43 (43, 42, 43, 43) (46, 46, 48, 48) cm / 17 (17, 16.75, 17.25, 17.25) (18.25, 18,25, 19, 19)”
Length from underarm to hem: 24 (24, 24, 33, 33) (35, 35, 36, 36) cm / 9.75 (9.75, 9.75, 13.25, 13,25, 14, 14, 14.25, 14.25)”

YARN
MC: Tukuwool DK (100 % Finnish wool, approx. 250 m / 273 yds per 100 g)
Shade: (01 Sake) 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins
CC1: West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious DK (70 % wool and 30 % alpaca, 225 m / 245 yds per 100 g)
Shade: (203 Antique Gold) 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) ball(s)
CC2: West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious DK Naturals (70 % wool and 30 % alpaca, 225 m / 245 yds per 100 g)
Shade: (037 Graphite) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
or
MC: 490 (523, 578, 702, 752) (842, 915, 1007, 1067) m / 536 (572, 632, 768, 822) (921, 1001, 1101, 1167) yds of DK weight yarn
CC1: 230 (245, 271, 329, 352) (395, 429, 472, 500) m / 252 (268, 296, 360, 385) (432, 469, 516, 547) yds of DK weight yarn
CC2: 214 (228, 253, 307, 328) (368, 400, 440, 466) m / 234 (249, 277, 336, 359) (402, 437, 481, 510) yds of DK weight yarn

NEEDLES
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 40 cm / 16”, for neckline ribbing
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” for top section of yoke AND 60 cm / 24” or longer for yoke and body
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 80 – 100 cm / 32 – 40” (using the Magic Loop technique) or DPNs for sleeve ribbing
4.5 mm / US 7 80 – 100 cm / 32 – 40” (using the Magic Loop technique) or DPNs for sleeves
Or a needle size that gives you the correct gauge.

GAUGE
19 sts x 24 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” over colorwork with larger needles

NOTIONS
5 stitch markers, darning needle and waste yarn

METHOD
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan increases. You start by casting on stitches for the neckline and work the neckline ribbing. You then continue to the colorwork and yoke, and a few short rows are worked for a better fit. The sleeve stitches are placed on hold while you work the body and hem. Sleeves can be worked using the Magic Loop technique or with double pointed needles.