The start of my knitting patterns adventure!

This is the first in a series of yoke sweater designs inspired from my smallholding in the depths of the Dorset forests in England.

A lone hawthorn stands on the edge of our orchard and it’s beautiful bare branches in winter inspired this pattern.

This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting with a stockinette stitch neckline. The stranded yoke is worked, then short-row shaping is added on the back. The sleeves and body are separated and worked top down.

With only 2 colours this pattern is suitable for stranded colourwork beginners and the pdf includes links to video tutorials of all stitches and cast on’s etc if you don’t already know them.

Intended to be worn with 4” positive ease, this is already built into the pattern so just pick your size and go!

Sizes: A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I, J).
Bust circumference: about 27½ (29½, 31½, 33½, 35½)(37½, 39½,
41½, 43½, 45½)“ (76 81, 83.5,
86, 88.5 cm).
Please note size A is suitable for older child Aged 10-12.

Gauge:
26 sts and 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm)

Suggested Yarn:
Drops Sky

Colours used in sample
MC: Drops Sky Dark Grey Mix
CC: Drops Sky White

Needles:
Size U.S. 5 (UK size 9) (3.75 mm):
16” (40 cm) circular (cir);
24” (60 cm) or 32” (80 cm) cir; set of double-pointed (dpn).
Size U.S. 6 (UK SIZE 8) (4 mm): 24”
(60 cm) or 32” (80 cm) cir; dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Yardage: MC: five balls/skeins of Drops Sky will cover all sizes
CC: one ball of Drops Sky will cover all sizes

Schematic is included for full fit details.