Dark Academia

> [You can check out a Teaser Trailer for this pattern here!][1] We talk about construction, techniques, modifications, yarn, and pattern inspiration. > Murky Depths has gorgeous kits for this design, [check them out here!][2] *Dusty libraries, strong coffee, gothic cathedrals, a thick book, autumn's chill. These are some of my favorite parts of the Dark Academia aesthetic. When I first put together this Murky Depths color combination, I knew it was destined to become a colorwork masterpiece evoking all my favorite Dark Academia imagery and inspiration.* *Dark Academia is a seamless, top-down circular yoke sweater. The all-over colorwork is fully charted, yielding a striking garment that is surprisingly easy and addicting to knit. The subtle puff of the bishop sleeve adds a bit of flair to the simple silhouette.* *Although instructions are thorough in this pattern, it would be helpful if the knitter had completed at least one colorwork circular yoke sweater before, to be familiar with a charted colorwork pattern including increases and decreases.* **SIZES - see last photo on left for schematic** Finished bust measurement: 33.25 (37, 40.25, 44.25) **(48, 51.75, 55.5)** (59, 62.75, 66.5)” / 84.5 (94, 102, 112.5) **(122, 131.5, 141)** (150, 159.5, 169) cm finished bust circumference. Garment is designed to be worn with 0-6" / 0-15 cm of positive ease. Choose a size that is around 0 to 6" / 0-15 cm larger than your bust. *Be sure to also check the bicep measurement before choosing your size, as the bicep can tend to fit snug with the colorwork.* Sample is modeled in Size 2 with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease. **YARN** MC: 965 (1115, 1240, 1415) **(1505, 1640, 1730)** (1920, 2050, 2240) yards / 880 (1020, 1135, 1295) **(1375, 1500, 1580)** (1755, 1875, 2045) meters fingering weight yarn (shown in Murky Depths Dyeworks Deep Sock in colorway No More Shall We Part, 80% superwash merino & 20% nylon, 400 yards / 366 meters per 3.5 ounce / 100 gram skein) CC: 495 (525, 565, 610) **(625, 665, 715)** (765, 820, 875) yards / 450 (480, 515, 560) **(570, 610, 655)** (700, 750, 800) meters fingering weight yarn (shown in Murky Depths Dyeworks Deep Sock in colorway Never Enough Thyme, 80% superwash merino & 20% nylon, 400 yards / 366 meters per 3.5 ounce / 100 gram skein) This pattern would work well with a yarn with good stitch definition. I'd recommend a springy yarn so that sweater holds it shape. Check out the teaser trailer for more suggestions on yarn and colorway choices. **NEEDLES AND GAUGE** 4” / 10 cm = 26 sts and 36 rows. US 4 needles used in sample **SUPPLIES** Scrap yarn or stitch holders Stitch Markers Yarn Needle **TECHNIQUES - tutorial links included in the pattern** German Short Rows Reading a Colorwork Chart Pick up and Knit Casting On in Colorwork Pattern This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit. Thank you to my testers! [1]: https://youtu.be/plsnGK-dBII [2]: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurkyDepths