Dalriada Sweater pattern

DALRIADA yoked sweater is knitted from the top down using Jamieson & Smithís 2 Ply Jumper Weight yarn. After the rib neckband, German short rows are used at the back neck before working the colourwork yoke. Top-down construction allows the knitter to try the jumper on at an early stage, and there is no need for grafting as the sleeve underarm stitches are picked up and knitted from the bodyís underarm stitches.

Sizes**

8 sizes to fit bust 81-157cm (32-62in)

Yarn

Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight (4 ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 115m/ 125yds per 25g ball)

A 2 (Grey Fawn) 2 (2:2:2:2:2:3:3) x 25g balls

B 122 (Dark Mixed Orange) 1 (1:1:1:1:1:1:1:) x 25g balls

C 203 (Light Grey) 1 (1:1:1:1:1:1:1) x 25g balls

D FC12 (Grass Green) 11 (12:13:14:15:16:17:18) x 25g balls

E FC44 (Brown Mix) 1 (1:1:1:1:1:1:1) x 25g balls

F 121 (Marled Yellow) 1 (1:1:1:1:1:1:1) x 25g balls

Needles and accessories

2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles,

80-120cm long

3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles,

80-120cm long

Set of 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed

needles (DPNs)

Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) DPNs

Stitch markers

Stitch holders

Tension

27 sts and 43 rounds to 10cm using 2.75mm

needles over st st.

27 sts and 35 rounds to 10cm using 3.25mm

needles over Chart patt.