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:

1. Using long-tail cast on, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches.
2. Join in the round and work in rib stitch for 2 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and work until piece measures 8 inches from cast on edge.
4. Begin colorwork yoke motif following chart.
5. Continue in stockinette stitch until yoke measures 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5) inches.
6. 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.
7. Continue working body in stockinette stitch until desired length.
8. Bind off. Sew in ends and block garment.

Colorwork Yoke Chart:

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and block sweater to measurements.