Changing Paths

*Interpretations Vol. 7 is here! This 7th volume of the truly heartfelt collaboration between Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki includes six themes, six words with two designs inspired by each word, showing a personal take on each of these themes.* *The year 2020 added a layer of different circumstances to the book. The photographs were taken on the same day, but on opposite corners of the world; Joji's in Argentina by Charly Barros and Veera's in Finland by Jonna Jolkin.* You can read all about our work together here: [www.interpretationsbyjojiandveera.com][1] You can purchase our collections as printed books from Pom Pom Press too: [www.pompommag.com/books/][2] ... I used to think, when I was younger, that one day I would see the path that I needed to follow in life. The path to security, steadiness, and happiness. I thought that once I saw it, all I had to do was stay on that trail, and as long as I followed it, everything would be as it should. As I mature, I realize I cannot find happiness in stillness. Life is not a simple path that you must follow to have everything you desire. I must constantly seek branches from the path in order to find it. Changing Paths is a top-down seamless sweater, with a modified saddle shoulder/raglan sleeve and a deep yoke. It is worked with 2 yarns held together: a Merino DK and a lace-weight mohair. The body is simple stockinette stitch, but the sleeves are adorned with a changing path of eyelets, a simple lace pattern that will perhaps help you meditate on your path in life. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Shown in size 3 on a 36” bust. Finished bust circumference: 33¾ (37¼, 40¾, 44½, 48, 52½, 56¾, 60½, 65¾)” [84.5 (93.5, 102, 111, 120, 131, 142, 151, 164.5) cm]. Recommended ease: 2-4” [5-10 cm] of positive ease. **MATERIALS** **Yarn:** 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins of DK twist by Madelinetosh (100% merino; 250 yds [229 m] / 100 g) or approx. 1075 (1150, 1225, 1375, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1850, 1950) yds [984 (1053, 1122, 1259, 1374, 1465, 1557, 1694, 1786) m] of DK weight yarn (sample shown in colorway Kenobi). 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins of Silk Cloud by Shibui Knits (60% kid mohair / 40% silk; 330 yds [300 m] / 25 g) or approx. 1075 (1150, 1225, 1375, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1850, 1950) yds [984 (1053, 1122, 1259, 1374, 1465, 1557, 1694, 1786) m] of lace-weight mohair yarn (sample shown in colorway Bone). *Both yarns are held together throughout the project.* **Needles:** US 8 [5 mm] and US 6 [4 mm] circular needles, about 32” long. **Other:** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch on US 8 [5 mm] needles. Errata : stitch counts at end of yoke 2 You should have 236 (264, 288, 308, 332, 360, 388, 408, 444) sts; 72 (80, 88, 94, 102, 110, 120, 126, 138) sts for the front and back, 46 (52, 56, 60, 64, 70, 74, 78, 84) sts for the sleeves.