Chain" is your canvas to experiment, create, and elevate your knitting to a new level of personal expression. This lovely and unusual yoke sweater knitted from the top down seamlessly stands out for its unique play of colors and textures using the unique Artyarns yarns. This design is a visual pleasure and an adventure in innovative techniques

Chain Sweater Pattern Specs

YARN: A: MERINO CLOUD (80% FINE MERINO / 20% CASHMERE; 437 YD/400M/100G): 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins + B: MERINO CLOUD (80% FINE MERINO / 20% CASHMERE; 437 YD/400M/100G): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins + C: Beaded Mohair and Sequins, 1 skein for ALL SIZES + D: SILK MOHAIR GLITTER (60% MOHAIR/GLITTER/40% SILK; 25G/312 YD/210M) 1 skein for ALL SIZES. This yarn is for making the I-cord.

NEEDLES: Main needles: 3.75 mm / US 5, or the size needed to obtain gauge.
• Ribbing needles: 3 mm.
• Cable lengths: Yoke: 24” to 40” / Collar: 16” / Hem: 40” / Sleeves and cuff: preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs).

OTHER TOOLS: Row counter (recommended), Crochet Hook for beading 0.75mm (optional), Stitch marker, Tapestry needle, Waste yarn or stitch holders.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced

GAUGE: 22 stitches x 28 rounds = 4”, Measured over stockinette stitch after blocking, worked in the round with main needles and yarn A.

SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) for Bust size 34 (37.5, 40.75, 44.5, 48) (51.5, 55, 59.5, 62.25)”
Recommended ease: positive ease 2.5”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: A) Bust circumference total: 34 (37.5, 40.75, 44.5, 48) (51.5, 55, 59.5, 62.25)”
B) Yoke depth (from the end back neck without neckband): 7.75 (8, 8.5, 8.5, 9.5) (9.5, 10.5, 10.5, 10.75)”
C) Underarm to hem body Length: 11.5 (11.5, 12.5, 13.25, 14) (14.75, 15.5, 16.5, 17.25)”
D) Upper arm: 12 (12.75, 14.25, 15.25, 16) (17, 17.75, 18.5, 19.5)”
E) Full sleeve length (without cuff): 15 (16, 16.25, 17.25, 18) (18.25, 19.25, 19.25, 20)”

Artyarns - Chain Sweater Kit- By Pope Vergara