With an exquisite combination of Lilt, Multicoloured Sock Yarn and Luxury 4 ply, this top-down jumper is a masterpiece of colour and texture. It delivers the magic of colourwork, without the need for any stitch charts or overly complicated instructions.

Construction

Knit in the round from the top down, in stocking stitch, holding a strand of Lilt together with Multicoloured Sock Yarn 4 ply for the yoke and Luxury 4 ply for the body. Circular yoke.

Tension

22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles and holding 1 strand of Lilt and 1 strand of 4 ply yarn together. How to check and adjust your tension.

Suitable Yarns

Shown in Lilt, Multicoloured Sock Yarn 4 ply and Luxury 4 ply, with two strands held together throughout. This pattern is suitable for other yarns but will give a different result.

Accessories

A 3.75mm and 4.00mm (40cm, 80cm, & 100cm long) circular knitting needles, and a set of 3.75mm and 4.00 mm double-pointed needles (dpn’s), or size needles to give correct tension. Stitch markers.
One circular needle length of each size (3.75mm and 4.00mm) can be used if you use the magic loop method for both sleeves and body if preferred.

Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings

Techniques you'll be employing

Working in the round from the top down. M1 increasing. Short row shaping for neck. Working through back loop. Working small circumferences in the round using either DPNs or a circular needle. Casting off loosely.

Fit & Related Yarn Requirements

To fit chest size	cm		80	90	100	110	120	130
Finished chest size	cm		90	100	110	120	130	140
Body length	cm		58	59	60	61	62	63
Sleeve length	cm		45	45	45	45	45	45
	Luxury 4 ply	x 200g	2	2	2	2	2	2
Qty (note: all listed yarns are used for this pattern)	Multicoloured Sock Yarn 4 ply	x 100g	1	1	1	2	2	2
	Lilt	x 25g	4	5	6	6	7	7

Photographed in Lilt Bronze, Multicoloured Sock Yarn 4 ply Autumn Leaves, and Luxury 4 ply Copper. Spring Lilac version in Multicoloured Sock Yarn 4 ply Hydrangea Blooms, and Luxury 4 ply Ghost. Green version photographed in Lilt Sherwood, Multicoloured Sock Yarn 4 ply Beach Daze, and Luxury 4 ply Clover.

2 & 3 Ply Patterns

The Isabella Top-Down Yoke Jumper - Womens Knitting Pattern | PT 8706

The Sofia Top-Down Raglan Jumper - Womens Knitting Pattern | PT 8707