Have been wanting to knit this sweater for ages. Love the look, clean and contemporary. Finally purchased the pattern and started the project on Christmas Day 2020.

I used Holst Garn Noble, Coast and Merino Lambswool from my stash. Yarn were held double, producing a gauge of 20 sts and 28 rows in stockinette stitch with 4mm needle. Additional rows were added to make up the row gauge difference. Therefore, the finished sweater circumference is smaller than the measurement stated in the pattern. The smaller size fits my petite frame much better. I used 4.5mm needles for the colorwork section.

The pattern is very clear and easy to follow like all Junko’s patterns. The yarn bloomed beautifully after washing and blocking. Will definitely knit this sweater again in different colors.

Finished sweater weights 300g.

Notes for self

Section 1: knit per pattern

Section 2: add an extra knit row in Rnd 7-10

Section 3: knit per pattern

Section 4: knit per pattern

Section 5: knit per pattern

Section 6: Body

• Rnd 1-4: 4 sts dec in repeat round instead of 8 sts
• Next Rnd 1-7: repeat Rnd 1-7 8 more times and decrease 4 sts in every even set. Total 16 sts dec in repeat rounds. 216 sts total.
• Next Rnd 1-5: knit Rnd 1-5 and knit 5 rows of (p1, k1) ribbing before binding off.

Section 7 and Section 8:

• Rnd 1-6: repeat Rnd 1-6 11 times. 40 sts total.
• Next Rnd 1-5: repeat 2 more times or until each sleeve measures 14” from under arm.

Finished measurements after washing and blocking:
Neck opening 8” wide
Neck circumference 20”
Under bust 44”
Hem 40”
Arm 11”
Wrist 7”
Front body length 23”
Back body length 26”
Front neck line to color change 9”