Spiderweb Colorwork Yoke Sweater

This pattern features a stunning spiderweb colorwork design on the yoke, perfect for adding a touch of spookiness and style to your wardrobe.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black, white, and grey. (Yarn weight: US - 4, UK old - 10, Metric - 10x10 cm = 20 sts x 24 rows)
• Needles: US 8 (UK old 6, Metric 5mm) circular knitting needles and DPNs
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Size

This pattern is available in sizes S (M, L, XL).

Instructions

1. Using the long-tail cast on method, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches with black yarn.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist, and place marker for the beginning of the round.
3. Knit 1 round.
4. Begin the spiderweb colorwork chart on the next round, following the color pattern for the yoke.
5. Continue in pattern until yoke measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) inches from cast on edge.
6. Separate the sleeves: Transfer the first 10 (12, 14, 16) stitches to a stitch holder or scrap yarn for the underarm, then cast on 4 (4, 6, 6) stitches using the backwards loop method. Knit across the next 20 (22, 24, 26) stitches for the front, place marker, knit across the next 20 (22, 24, 26) stitches for the second sleeve, place marker, and knit across the remaining stitches for the back.
7. Continue working the front and back sections separately, knitting in stockinette stitch.
8. Work even until piece measures 15 (16, 17, 18) inches from cast on edge.
9. Join front and back: With right sides facing each other, use the Kitchener stitch to graft the front and back sections together at the underarm.
10. Continue knitting in the round, working 2x2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.
11. Bind off loosely and weave in ends.

Enjoy your beautifully spooky Spiderweb Colorwork Yoke Sweater!