Fir and Fern Sweater - Knitting Pattern

FIR AND FERN is a circular yoke sweater with a relaxed fit and simple colourwork detail. The sweater is knitted from the bottom up in the round, the sleeves are knitted separately and then joined with the body on a long circular needle. The sweater is then shaped with German short rows.

For a relaxed fit choose a size 10 - 15 cm larger than your actual chest circumference.

Sizes (Unisex)
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)
Finished measurements
Chest circumference: 92 (99) 105 (111) 120 (129) cm

Yarn
Istex Álafoss Lopi (bulky, 1 skein = 100 g = 100 m)
MC (0054, Light Ash Heather): 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) skeins
CC1 (1236, Burnt Orange): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skein
CC2 (0867, Chocolate Heather): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) skeins
Please note that these are estimates.

Gauge
10 cm = 13 sts and 18 rnds on needle size 6 mm in st st in
the round (after blocking).
Needles
4.5 mm and 6.0 mm 60-120 cm circular needles and/or
DPNs. If you’re a tight knitter, you may want to use a size
larger needle for the colorwork.
Other
Stitch markers, stitch holders, a darning needle, scissors.

*This is a digital knitting pattern PDF to download and not a physical product.