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For first-time stranded colorwork knitters: I designed a small accessory pattern that teaches the techniques you need for this sweater! The Star Stranded Cowl is available on Ravelry here.

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DESCRIPTION

STAR CROSSED is a truly oversized pullover inspired by the stars, from the grand Polaris to each little twinkle in the night sky. The pattern is designed to work with a wide range of positive ease (8-18”), and the instructions include options for two necklines (cowl or boat neck) and measurements and yardage for two lengths (cropped or full). Featuring bottom-up, drop shoulder construction, the pattern also includes an optional modification for a custom fit bicep, so you can achieve your ideal oversized fit.

→ Click here to download a free preview with all the pattern details, including sizing information, yarn requirements, gauge and needles, and a full schematic.

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SIZING

Sizes by finished bust circumference in inches/cm: (42.5, 45.5, 48.5, 51.5) [54.5, 57.5, 60.5, 63.5] {66.5, 69.5, 72.75, 75.75} inches / (107.5, 115.5, 123, 130.5) [138.5, 146, 154, 161.5] {169, 177, 184.5, 192} cm

To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add 8-18” (depending on how much ease you want) and choose the closest size.

In the pattern photos, Jaq (grey) is wearing a full length size 66.5 with 17.5” of ease at the bust and the cowl neck, and Irtefa (rust) is wearing a cropped size 54.5 with 12” of ease at the bust and the boatneck.

→ To see how Star Crossed looks across the size range with varying amounts of ease, check out the test knitting round up here!

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GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS

Gauge: 18.5 sts and 28 rows over 4”/10 cm in blocked stockinette stitch on main needles and stranded colorwork on larger needles

Recommended needles:

• Main needles for ribbing and stockinette: US 5 (3.75 mm) 24”/60 cm
• Larger needles for stranded colorwork: US 7 (4.5 mm) 24”/60 cm

Notions: stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, darning needle, spare needle (for shoulder sts, can use larger needle for this)

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YARN

This sweater is designed for a worsted weight wool in two colors.

(MC) main color: Jill Draper Makes Stuff Windham (113g/220yds per skein), a super soft domestic Merino with a classic 4-ply construction

(CC) contrast color: Spincycle Yarns Dream State (100g/150yds per skein), a superwash Merino dyed in the wool to create slow, dramatic color changes throughout each skein

In the pattern photos, Jaq’s sample uses Windham in “Bone” and Dream State in “Mississippi Marsala” and Irtefa’s sample uses Windham in “Carnelian” and Dream State in “Stay Ready.”

Yarn requirements by yardage:

(MC) MAIN COLOR:
Full length: (825, 875, 925, 975) [1050, 1125, 1200, 1275] {1375, 1475, 1575, 1700} yards
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Cropped: (650, 690, 730, 770) [820, 870, 920, 980] {1040, 1200, 1270, 1340} yards

For boatneck version, subtract (100, 110, 120, 130) [140, 150, 160, 170] {180, 195, 210, 225} yards

(CC) CONTRAST COLOR:
(125, 150, 175, 200) [225, 250, 275, 300] {325, 350, 375, 400} yards

Yarn requirements by meter:

(MC) MAIN COLOR:
Full length: (754, 800, 845, 891) [960, 1028, 1097, 1165] {1257, 1348, 1440, 1554} meters
- OR -
Cropped: (594, 631, 667, 704) [749, 795, 841, 896] {951, 1097, 1161, 1225} meters

For boatneck version, subtract (91, 101, 110, 119) [128, 137, 146, 155] {165, 178, 192, 206} meters

(CC) CONTRAST COLOR:
(114, 137, 160, 183) [206, 229, 251, 274] {297, 320, 343, 366} meters

Other suitable yarns:

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Briggs & Little Regal
Custom Woolen Mills Mule Spinner
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
Knit Picks Simply Wool

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Malabrigo Yarn Rios
Quince & Co. Lark
Mountain Colors 4/8’s Wool
Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool

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Elemental Affects Cormo
Ritual Dyes Elder
Magpie Fibers Nest
Noro Ito (This is labeled as an Aran but multiple test knitters got gauge with it.)

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VIDEO TUTORIALS

The following original video tutorials are linked in this pattern:

1. Colorwork Swatch
2. German Short Rows
3. 3-Needle Bind Off

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SHARING

See pictures of other Star Crossed sweaters and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram with the hashtag #StarCrossedSweaterl. Be sure to tag @jaqcieslak too!

All of my garment patterns are #sizeinclusive up to at least a 60” full bust circumference.