Platypus Colorwork Yoke Sweater
Description:
This pattern features an adorable platypus colorwork yoke motif, perfect for advanced knitters looking for a fun challenge.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
- Needles: US 6 / UK 8 / 4mm circular knitting needles
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Sizes:
This pattern is available in sizes S (M, L, XL)
Instructions:
- Using long-tail cast on, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches.
- Join in the round and work in rib stitch for 2 inches.
- Switch to stockinette stitch and work until piece measures 8 inches from cast on edge.
- Begin colorwork yoke motif following chart.
- Continue in stockinette stitch until yoke measures 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5) inches.
- Separate sleeves: Place the next 8 (10, 12, 14) stitches on hold for each sleeve, and cast on 8 (10, 12, 14) stitches over the underarm gap.
- Continue working body in stockinette stitch until desired length.
- Bind off. Sew in ends and block garment.
Colorwork Yoke Chart:

Finishing:
Weave in all ends and block sweater to measurements.
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