Talkeetna

Talkeetna (tall-KEET-nah) is a colorwork yoke sweater knit seamlessly from the top down. This size-inclusive design features a striking colorwork yoke design, with colorwork sleeves and unique neck and cuff ribbing details. The relaxed design is versatile and easy to wear, with the sleeve and body lengths adjustable to suit different sizes. Short rows are worked at the back neck for an improved fit. I used Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool for my sample, you can find this beautiful yarn [here][1]! This sweater is named for Talkeetna, a charming and unique town located in Dena’ina Ełnena (Dena’ina homeland) in Alaska. The beautiful fall colors of the northern state served as the inspiration for this design. **MATERIALS Yarn:** Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool (100% Lambswool) 270 yds [248 m] 50 g, or other fingering weight yarn suitable for colorwork MC: Grey Brown CC1: Dark Green CC2: Forest Green CC3: Turquoise CC4: Yellow Mustard CC5: Dark Orange Grey **Needles**: Main: US 4 [3.5 mm] Ribbing: US 3 [3.25 mm] Notions: Stitch Markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders **GAUGE** 24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in colorwork and stockinette on main gauge needles. Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring. You may find that you need to change needle sizes when knitting colorwork to maintain the required gauge. **Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}** Recommended ease: 4-10" [10-25.5 cm] of positive ease at the bust. See schematic for full fit details. Sweater shown is size 3 on a 36" [91.5 cm] body with 7" [18 cm] of positive ease **Finished bust circumference:** 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54) [58, 62, 66, 70]" {86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137) [147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178] cm} **Yardage:**
 Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters. **MC:** 578 (649, 713, 785, 856, 920) {984, 1056, 1127, 1191} yards [528 (593, 651, 717, 783, 841) {900, 965, 1030, 1089} meters] Skeins: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) {4, 4, 5, 5} **CC1:** 107 (121, 132, 146, 159, 171) {183, 196, 209, 221) yards [98 (110, 120, 133, 145, 156) {167, 179, 191, 202} meters] Skeins: 1 skein for all sizes **CC2:** 49 (55, 60, 66, 72, 78) {83, 89, 95, 101} yards [45 (50, 54, 61, 66, 71) {76, 82, 87, 92} meters] Skeins: 1 skein for all sizes **CC3**: 52 (58, 63, 70, 76, 82) {87, 94, 100, 106} yards [47 (53, 57, 64, 70, 75) {80, 86, 91, 97} meters] Skeins: 1 skein for all sizes **CC4:** 70 (79, 86, 95, 104, 111) {119, 128, 136, 144} yards [64 (72, 78, 87, 95, 102) {109, 117, 125, 132} meters] Skeins: 1 skein for all sizes **CC5:** 89 (100, 109, 120, 131, 141) {151, 162, 173, 183} yards [81 (91, 99, 110, 120, 129) {138, 148, 158, 167} meters] Skeins: 1 skein for all sizes [1]: https://bichesetbuches.com/en-us