Crystal Lake Sweater
Crystal Lake Sweater
Crystal Lake is a classic colorwork pullover with a modern twist that is sure to become a wardrobe staple. The colorwork looks so elegant but don’t let it fool you! It’s fun to work and deceptively easy as it uses just 1 color per round and the stitch repeat is only 4 simple stitches!
Construction is top-down and in the round in a completely seamless manner, starting with a circular yoke for ease in working the fun slip-stitch colorwork.
There are multiple options to choose from for the collar and you can also add a bit of length to the back hemline for comfort in wearing.
Crystal Lake will look great in any yarn with good stitch definition that meets gauge and a strong contrast between yarn colors so that the colorwork design really pops. You can also use a gradient yarn or even a third color for the background behind the colorwork. A smooth, equal weight yarn is advised for both the main and contrast colors.
The instructions are both charted and written and the pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.
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SIZES
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) See measurements and ease below.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 31.75(34.25, 37.75, 40, 43, 45.75)(48.25, 51.75, 54.5, 57.75, 62.5) inches / 80.5(87, 96, 101.5, 109, 116)(122.5, 131.5, 138.5, 146.5, 159) cm.
Choose size that is at least 4” / 10 cm larger than chest measurement.
RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co. Road to China Light: Sport (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere); 159 yds (145 m)/1.76 oz (50 g) in color Akoya for the MC and White Heather for the CC.
OR
Miss Babs Laurel Falls: Sport (100% superwash Shaniko Merino wool); 300 yds (275 m)/3.5 oz (100g) in color Suspense for the MC and Quicksilver for the CC.
OR any Sport or DK yarn with good stitch definition that meets gauge.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
MC: 942(978, 1015, 1160, 1304, 1449)( 1667, 1956, 2174, 2319, 2608) yds / 862(895, 929, 1062, 1194, 1326)(1526, 1790, 1990, 2122, 2387)m.
CC for Colorwork: 150 – 320 yds / 138 - 293 m
CC must be in strong contrast to, and preferably lighter or brighter than the MC, for the design to be visible. Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge, options chosen and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Main (Larger) - US 4 (3.5 mm) 16”/40 cm and 29-32”/70-80 cm circular needle and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves). Use for yoke, body and sleeves.
Smaller - US 3 (3.25 mm) 16”/40 cm and 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle. Optionally use for hem ribbing and Collar..
Colorwork - US 5 (3.75 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needle and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeve cuffs). Use for colorwork.
Adjust needle sizes to obtain correct gauge!
GAUGE
22 sts/30 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch, using Main needles and measured AFTER blocking.
Note gauge before and after blocking for knowledge of yarn growth to assist in adjusting for length.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, yarn needle for weaving in ends
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate level pattern that is accessible to an Advanced Beginner knitter with experience in skills used.
Skills Used: German Short Rows, increases, decreases, slip stitch colorwork tubular bindoff.
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Pattern will also be available in Knit Companion.
