The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

The Squam Sweater

Knitting
October 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Slip-stitch pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1075 - 2510 yards (983 - 2295 m)
(28¾, 32, 34¾, 38) (40¾, 44, 46¾, 51¼) (54, 57¼, 60¾, 63¼)" [73, 81.5, 88, 96.5] [103.5, 112, 118.5, 130.5] [137, 145.5, 154, 161] cm
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With shoulder shaping that’s a bit more anatomical than a classic circular yoke sweater, and underarm gussets to increase mobility, the Squam sweater is a modern yoked pullover that’s both fun to knit and easy to modify.

Simple slip-stitch patterns provide the opportunity to experiment with color without the need to manage multiple strands at the same time—since only one color is worked per round.

And to help you make to achieve your perfect fit, an extensive ‘Notes’ file, with loads of suggestions on customizing the design to suit your style or your stash, is also included in the pattern download.



Finished garment circumference at bust
(28¾, 32, 34¾, 38) (40¾, 44, 46¾, 51¼) (54, 57¼, 60¾, 63¼)"
[73, 81.5, 88, 96.5] [103.5, 112, 118.5, 130.5] [137, 145.5, 154, 161] cm

Suggested ease
+ 2 to 6" [+ 5 to 15 cm] at full bust,
+ 1 to 2½" [+ 2.5 to 6.5 cm] at biceps

Yarn
Purl Soho Good Wool, 100% Andean highland wool,
383 yd [350 m] per 100 g skein

MAIN COLOR
(3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 5) skeins; or
(835, 905, 985, 1115) (1180, 1275, 1350, 1465) (1600, 1715, 1795, 1880) yds
[760, 830, 900, 1020] [1080, 1165, 1230, 1340] [1465, 1570, 1640, 1715] m
of a sport-weight yarn.

and

CONTRAST COLORS
(80, 90, 100, 105) (120, 130, 140, 150) (170, 185, 205, 215) yds
[75, 80, 90, 95] [110, 120, 125, 140] [155, 170, 185, 195] m
each of three colors of a sport-weight yarn.

Colors used in pattern sample are:

  • MC: Winter grass
  • CC 1: Desert blue
  • CC 2: Teal twilight
  • CC 3: Wild mustard

Gauge
24 sts and 44 rows = 4" [10 cm] on Size A needles, in combined slip-stitch and stockinette yoke patterns, after washing and blocking.

Needles
Size A, for yoke patterns:
Suggested size: US 7 4.5 mm.
Size B, for stockinette:
Suggested size: US 6 4 mm.