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Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering
Gray Green (9701)
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Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering
Gray Green (9701)
Out of stock — not added to kit
× £5.49
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Product Description
Hyphen is a colourwork yoke sweater knitted from the top down. It starts with a high rounded collar worked in twisted rib, then shapes the back of the neck with short-rows. The yoke, body hem and cuffs feature a detailed geometric motif with no floats to catch. With its simple, customizable construction, optional bust darts and tapered sleeves, this is an easy to knit garment for a meditative colourwork experience.
Techniques used : Top down yoke sweater knitted in the round / Stranded knitting with two colours per round and no floats to catch / German short rows for the back of the neck / Simple increases and decreases / Twisted ribbing / Straight body, tapered sleeves / Optional German short-rows bust darts (based on Cup size) / Pattern includes charted instructions
Pattern in Engish and in French (from page 13)
Hyphen Colourwork Yoke Sweater by Audrey Borrego
What is Being Made
Hyphen is a top-down knitted sweater featuring a striking geometric colourwork yoke. This intermediate-level garment combines functional design with meditative knitting, offering crafters a customizable sweater construction that showcases detailed colourwork patterning throughout the yoke, body hem, and cuffs.
Construction Method
This sweater is knitted from the top down, beginning at the neckline and working downward to the hem. This construction approach allows for easy customization of length and fit as you progress through the pattern. The garment features optional bust darts for enhanced shaping and tapered sleeves that create a refined silhouette.
Stitch Techniques and Details
- Twisted Rib: The high rounded collar is worked in twisted rib, creating a structured and elegant neckline
- Short-Row Shaping: Short-rows are used to shape the back of the neck, providing a custom fit and comfortable neckline depth
- Geometric Colourwork Motif: The yoke features a detailed geometric pattern worked in two colours with no floats to catch, making this a practical colourwork project that minimizes snagging and tension issues
- Colourwork Hem and Cuffs: The body hem and sleeve cuffs incorporate the same geometric colourwork design for visual cohesion
Yarn and Materials
Hyphen is designed for fingering weight yarn in two colours. The main colour (MC) requires between 800 and 1,955 yards depending on size, while the contrasting colour (CC) requires between 185 and 400 yards. This yarnweight creates a lightweight, drapeable fabric ideal for a wearable sweater. Appropriate needles for fingering weight yarn and standard knitting notions are required to complete the project.
Skill Level and Experience
Rated as an intermediate project, Hyphen is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to explore colourwork techniques. The geometric motif and two-colour knitting provide an engaging learning experience without the complexity of intricate stitch patterns, making it an accessible entry point into yoke sweater construction and colourwork knitting.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns 220 Fingering |
| Pages: | 24 |
| Designer: | Audrey Borrego |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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