The Storyteller

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Every knitting project holds memories and tells a story. I can look at a finished piece and remember what was going on at the time. Some sweaters hold happy memories, others might remind me of more challenging periods in my life while also reminding me of my perseverance. The Storyteller is a long-sleeved, top-down, seamless yoke sweater that begins with two neckline options- crew, or slightly more open. DK or worsted weight yarn make for quick knitting and this fun colorwork yoke is hard to put down! Choose a solid color for your colorwork, multicolored yarn, or create your own gradient with colors in your stash.

This pattern is available in English.

SIZES

A (B, C, D, E, F)(G, H, I, J)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE

36.5 (38, 40, 42.75, 44, 47.5)(50, 56, 64.75, 69.5)” / 91 (95, 100, 107, 110, 119)(125, 140, 162, 174) cm

Note: Sizes listed are the finished sweater measurements. Designed to be worn with positive ease. Choose the sweater size that is 2-5”/ 5-12.5 cm larger than your actual bust circumference. Shown in size C with 4”/ 10 cm positive ease.

SUGGESTED YARN

Sample 1: (Dark blue) Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 110 yds / 101 m / 1.75 oz / 50 grams

MC: Midnight Heather 9 (11, 11, 11, 12, 13)(14, 15, 16, 17) balls

CC: Spincycle Yarns Dream State, worsted weight, 100% superwash American wool, 150 yards per skein, Salty Dog, 2 skeins for all sizes.

Sample 2: (Light blue) Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 110 yds / 101 m / 1.75 oz / 50 grams

MC: Fjord Heather 9 (11, 11, 11, 12, 13)(14, 15, 16, 17) balls

CC: Onyx Heather 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3, 3) balls

YARN

Wool or wool blend DK or worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:

MC: 950 (1100, 1150, 1200, 1250, 1400)(1500, 1600, 1700, 1800) yds / 869 (1006, 1052, 1098, 1143, 1281)(1372, 1464, 1555, 1646) m

CC: 160 (170, 180, 190, 200, 210)(220, 230, 240, 250) yds / 147 (156, 165, 174, 183, 192)(202, 211, 220, 229) m

NEEDLES

(Note: Swatch to determine what needle sizes you need to use. Needle sizes are only a suggestion.)

Needle A: US 3 / 3.25 mm DPNs or 16” (40 cm) circular (neckline), matching set DPNs (for cuff).

Needle B: US 5 / 3.75 mm DPNs or 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle for yoke, body and magic looping sleeves.

Needle C: US 4 / 3.5 mm circular, 24” (60 cm) or longer, for ribbed hem. circular (neckline), matching set DPNs (for cuff). Needle B: US 5 / 3.75 mm DPNs or 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle for yoke, body and magic looping sleeves.

GAUGE

20 sts and 26 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st, in the round, on size B needles, blocked.