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Boreas Sweater Knitting Pattern

Boreas Sweater Knitting Pattern

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The Boreas Sweater knitting pattern showcases an intricate colorwork pattern on the yoke and cuffs, inspired by woven textiles.

This size-inclusive knitting pattern is knitted top down, seamlessly in the round. Short rows are worked at the bottom of the yoke to improve fit.

Sizes

Sizes XS (S, M, L) [XL, 2X, 3X] (4X, 5X, 6X)

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
34 (38, 42, 46) [50, 54, 58] (62, 66, 68) in/ 86.5 (96.5, 107, 117) [127, 137, 147.5] (157.5, 167.5, 173) cm

4 in/10 cm positive ease (loose fit)
Model is 5'6" / 168 cm tall and has a 32 in/81 cm bust. She’s wearing size M.

DESIGNED FOR CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
30 (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54] (58, 62, 64) in/ 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 162.5) cm

Yarn

Fingering weight yarn, preferably non-superwash, ‘sticky’ wool yarn.

Yarn used: Isager Merilin – 3 ply, 80% wool and 20% flax/linen (208 m /227 yds per 50 g/1.8 oz.)

Yoke main color: color 43S (Olive): 0.5 (0.5, 0.5, 1) [1, 1, 1] (1.5, 1.5, 1.5) skeins or 157 (157, 157, 314) [314, 314, 314] (471, 471, 471) yds / 144 (144, 144, 287) [287, 287, 287] (431, 431, 431) m

Body main color: color E0 (natural): 2 (3, 4, 4) [5, 6, 6] (7, 8, 9) skeins or 628 (942, 1256, 1256) [1570, 1884, 1884] (2198, 2512, 2826) yds / 574 (861, 1148, 1148) [1435, 1722, 1722] (2009, 2296, 2583) m

Contrasting color 1: color 61 (pink): 0.5 (0.5, 0.5, 0.5) [0.5, 0.5, 0.5] (1, 1, 1) skeins or 157 (157, 157, 157) [157, 157, 157] (314, 314, 314) yds / 144 (144, 144, 144) [144, 144, 144] (287, 287, 287) m

Contrasting color 2: color 31S (bordeaux): 0.5 (0.5, 0.5, 0.5) [0.5, 0.5, 0.5] (1, 1, 1) skeins or 157 (157, 157, 157) [157, 157, 157] (314, 314, 314) yds / 144 (144, 144, 144) [144, 144, 144] (287, 287, 287) m

Tools

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
US size 4 (3.5 mm) or the size needed to obtain the gauge
US size 2.5 (3 mm) or two sizes smaller than needed to obtain the gauge
A long circular needle (32 in/80 cm), or the length you’re most comfortable using.
At the beginning of the yoke and for sleeves, use long circular needles with the magic loop method or double-pointed needles of the same size.

NOTIONS
At least 5 stitch markers, scrap yarn or a stitch holder, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

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Yoke sweater knitting pattern for nature explorers, inspired by Boreas River in the Adirondacks.

Pattern description

Top-Down Colorwork Sweater Knitting Pattern

The Boreas Sweater knitting pattern showcases an intricate colorwork pattern on the yoke and cuffs, inspired by woven textiles created by my mother, who introduced me to knitting and other crafts at a very early age.

It’s as much a heritage piece as it is an ode to the subtle, misty morning colors in the fall Adirondack Mountains in New York State. The colors and shapes dance together in harmony, with the yoke being the principal star of the sweater.

Additional details

KNITTING GAUGE

24 sts and 32 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the rnd on larger needles

The pattern was professionally tech edited and tested by knitters.

After your purchase, you’ll receive an email with a link to download the PDF. Then you can view the pattern on your digital device or print it on paper.

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Examples of completed projects

  • Boreas colorwork yoke sweater project.

    "Boreas Sweater is a great knitting pattern that lends itself to several color choices for a different look. I highly recommend!" - Curnynla on Ravelry

  • Boreas Sweater knitting pattern project knitted by Curnynla.

    The back side of Curnynla's Boreas Sweater project on Ravelry.