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Thriven, is a top-down seamless yoke sweater inspired by Icelandic lopapeysa, with bold shapes, diamonds, crosses and zig zags. The pattern is unisex with tips on how to customise the design for men and women.

Thriven has a ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck, that create a comfortable fit. Throughout the stranded colourwork yoke, invisible increases are worked into the geometric shapes of the motif. When the yoke is complete, the stitches are divided into body and sleeves. The body features optional waistline shaping which creates a flattering fit, and the hem is finished off with ribbing. The sleeves end with a motif that echoes the yoke, and the ribbing ends with a dash of contrast colour.

The pattern for Thriven also includes a symbol chart.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)

Chest Circumference of Completed Garment
81 (87, 105, 111, 126)(135, 144, 153, 159)cm/32.5 (34.75, 42, 44.5, 50.5)(54, 57.5, 61.25, 63.5)“

Suggested Needles
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles 60 cm/32” long AND circular needles, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or two needle sizes smaller than suggested size to obtain gauge.
4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles 60 cm/32” long AND circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or appropriate size to obtain gauge.
Adjust the needle size if necessary to get the correct gauge.

Gauge
20 stitches & 26 rows/rounds = 10 cm/4” in st st with larger needle size, knitted in the round in colourwork chart pattern, after blocking.
20 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 10 cm/4” in st st with larger needle size, knitted in single colour st st after blocking.

Ease
Recommended ease: 10 cm/4” positive ease.
Choose a size that is 10 cm/4” larger than your actual bust circumference.
Neck ease: 2.5 cm/1”

Notions
Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders and tapestry needle.

Materials
Yarn is Miss Babs Yowza and Miss Babs Yowza mini
Yowza 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 512m/227 g (560yd/8oz) skeins
Yowza Mini 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 182m/80g (200yd/2.8oz) skeins

2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Yowza in MC, shown in McHales, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza mini in each CC1, CC2 and CC3, shown in Dark Andromeda, Supernova and White Peppercorn.

Or approximately:
575 (630, 700, 765, 845)(880, 945, 1040, 1130) metres/630 (690, 765, 835, 925)(960, 1035, 1135, 1235) yards of DK weight yarn in MC.

80 (90, 100, 115, 125)(135, 150, 170, 180) metres/85 (100, 110, 125, 135)(150, 165, 185, 200) yards of DK weight yarn in each CC1, CC2 and CC3.