Goldstar is a yoked colourwork sweater worked seamlessly from the top down. German short rows are used to add length to the back of the sweater.
Each yarn kit contains the amount of yarn needed to complete the project in the selected size.
Knitting pattern not included in yarn kit.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Choose a size that allows for an intended positive ease of 2 to 6” / 5 to 15 cm.
FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
32 (36½, 40½, 44, 47½, 52½, 56½, 60½, 64½)”
81.5 (92.5, 103, 112, 120.5, 133.5, 143.5, 153.5, 164) cm
YARN
Sample shown in Tones from Brooklyn Tweed (100% American Columbia Wool; 140 yd/128 m per 50 g skein).
Yarn A (Baseline Overtone), Yarn B (Goldfinch Undertone), Yarn C (Baseline Undertone)
Yarn A (white) C1
295 (324, 356, 392, 431, 474, 521, 573, 630) yd
270 (296, 326, 358, 394, 433, 476, 524, 576) m
3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins skeins of Tones from Brooklyn Tweed
Yarn B (yellow) C2
91 (100, 110, 121, 133, 146, 161, 177, 195) yd
83 (91, 101, 111, 122, 134, 147, 162, 178) m
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Tones from Brooklyn Tweed
Yarn C (grey) MC
685 (753, 828, 911, 1002, 1102, 1212, 1333, 1466) yd
626 (689, 757, 833, 916, 1008, 1108, 1219, 1341) m
5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins of Tones from Brooklyn Tweed
Max is wearing size 4 and is 5’11” / 180.5 cm with a 38” / 96.5 cm chest girth
NEEDLES
Main needles: circular, US 7 / 4.5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
Ribbing needles: circular, US 5 / 3.75 mm, or 0.75 to 1 mm smaller than main needles
Double-pointed needles in the same two sizes for the sleeves and smaller circumferences, if you’re not using the magic-loop method
GAUGE
18 sts and 27 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked
18 sts and 23.5 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stranded colourwork in the round, blocked
TOOLS
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, and a tapestry needle
Knitting pattern not included in yarn kit.
Download: ravelry.com
Photos: © Maxim Cyr
