Stripes! by Andrea Mowry - Cropped Version

This round yoke sweater worked from the top down is the perfect blank canvas. Think of it as a template to mix up colors, yarn bases and your creativity! You could even knit it up in a solid color for a classic wardrobe staple. Be playful and have fun! This sweater is worked seamlessly. The sleeve stitchess are put on hold while the body is finished and then returned to the needle. This sweater includes instructions for a cropped or full length fit and different collar options.  Available in 10 inclusive sizes.

Instructions included for double stranding with lace weight yarn included!

Kit includes pattern (pdf & printed) and selected yarn for striped, cropped sweater. For yarn winding services, click here.  PRE-ORDER now available in all yarns selected below. Please allow at least 7 business days for shipping a pre-order to your location.

 Sport Weight

DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Recollect by The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers (75% White Rambouillet Wool/25% Black Sheep Wool; 56g/185 yds): Cropped Length - 5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 8)(9, 10, 11) skeins.  Shown in 8 colors.

ALTERNATE YARN: O-Wash Sport by O-Wool  (100% Organic Certified Washable Merino Wool; 100g/304 yds; MEGAMINI: 50g/152yds): 8 (8, 8, 8) (8, 9, 10) (11, 13, 13) MegaMini Skeins for Stripes.  Closest color match: Fowler's Toad, Pasture Rose, Partridge Pea, Cuckoo Flower, Juneberry, Salamander, Schist & Black-Eyed Susan.  XS, S, & M will come with 8 minis with less yardage per MegaMini for the maximum color selection.  -OR- 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7) Full Skeins for single colored sweater. This yarn has been discontinued and cannot be re-stocked.

ALTERNATE YARN: United by Queensland Collection  (55% Organic Lambswool / 45% Organic Cotton; 50g/251 yds): 8 (8, 8, 8) (8, 8, 8) (8, 8, 8) Skeins for Stripes.  Closest color match: XX.  -OR-  4 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 8) Skeins for single colored sweater.  PRE-ORDER now available in all colors. Please allow at least 7 business days for shipping to your location.

ALTERNATE YARN: Andorra by Kelbourne Woolens  (60% Merino Wool / 20% Mohair / 20% Wool; 50g/185 yds): 8 (8, 8, 8) (8, 8, 8) (9, 10, 11) Skeins for Stripes.  5 (5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 11) Skeins for single colored sweater.  PRE-ORDER now available in all colors. Please allow at least 7 business days for shipping to your location.

SIZES: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X) (4X, 5X, 6X). Recommended 2-6" positive ease
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust- 34.25 (37, 40, 46)(50.5, 55, 59.25)(63.75, 68, 72.5)”
YARDAGE: Sport weight: Cropped Version - 767 (852, 951, 1080)(1204, 1363, 1474)(1642, 1837, 1965) yds; Full Length - 1016 (1120, 1235, 1389)(1548, 1714, 1876)(2062, 2282, 2434) yds.  These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate-Twisted German cast-on or Provisional cast-on, Working in the round, Short Rows, Jogless stripes, Changing colors, Holding yarns double (optional)

NEEDLES: Size US 5 / 3.75mm 16-40" circular needle and set Double Points, Size US 6 / 4mm set of Double Points, US 3 / 3.25mm 16" & 32-40" circular needle and set of double points, or size needed to obtain gauge.  Smallest size should be 2 sizes smaller than Main Fabric needle.
OTHER TOOLS: Stitch marker, waste yarn or stitch holders, waste yarn and small crochet hook for the optional provisional CO, tapestry needle.
GAUGE: 21.5 sts x 36 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch, blocked on US 5.  26 sts x 40 rows = 4" in k2, p2 ribbing, blocked on size US 3.

Sweater Images courtesy of Drea Renee Knits.