The Merry-Go-Round is a charming, oversized, and seamless colorwork sweater, knit in the round from the top down. Designed with a relaxed fit and featuring a striking yoke pattern, this sweater is both stylish and comfortable. The pattern is available for free.
Pattern Details
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
- Finished Bust Circumference: 100 (109) 118 (127) 136 (145) 155 (164) 173 cm / 39¼ (43) 46½ (50) 53½ (57) 61 (64½) 68 inches
- Recommended ease: 15-25 cm / 6-10 inches of positive ease.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn:
- Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool (100% wool; 100 m [109 yd] per 50 g)
- MC (Main Color): 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 (650) 650 g (Color: 977 Marzipan)
- CC1 (Contrast Color 1): 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g (Color: 101 Natural White)
- CC2 (Contrast Color 2): 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 g (Color: 281 Midnight Blue)
- CC3 (Contrast color 3: 50 g all sizes. (Color: 364 Dove Blue)
- Filcolana Tilia (70% Kid Mohair, 30% Silk; 210 m [230 yd] per 25 g)
- MC: 175 (200) 200 (225) 250 (275) 300 (325) 325 g (Color: 101 Natural White)
- CC1: 25 (25) 25 (25) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g (Color: 352 Red Squirrel)
- CC2: 25 (25) 25 (25) 25 (25) 50 (50) 50 g (Color: 334 Midnight)
- CC3: Less than 25 g (Color: 364 Dove Blue)
- Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool (100% wool; 100 m [109 yd] per 50 g)
- Needles:
- 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, 40 and 80 or 100 cm / 16 and 32 or 40 inches
- 4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm / 16, 24 and 32 or 40 inches
- 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles (if not using magic loop for sleeves)
- Notions: Stitch markers (8, one of which is in a contrasting color), stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.
Gauge:
- 21 stitches x 28 rows = 10 cm [4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles, after blocking.
- 21 stitches x 24 rows = 10 cm [4 inches] in colorwork pattern on 4 mm needles, after blocking.
Skill Level:
This pattern is rated Intermediate to Advanced, due to the colorwork and top-down construction.
Skills Required:
- ✔ Basic Stitches: Knit, purl
- ✔ Working in the Round: Knitting circularly.
- ✔ Top-Down Construction: Understanding of yoke increases and body/sleeve separation.
- ✔ Reading Charts: Following colorwork charts.
- ✔ Holding two yarns togheter
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
- Seamless Construction: No seaming required, for a clean and comfortable finish.
- Oversized Fit: Provides a relaxed and cozy feel.
- Customizable: Choose your own colors to personalize the design.
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