Reed

*Reed Sweater* is a seamless top-down sweater with a beautiful round yoke, designed for both knitting pleasure and everyday comfort. Fall in love with the eye-catching stranded colorwork yoke and the cozy high neck, and you’re ready to combine warmth and style effortlessly this season. The long sleeves and the straight, flattering body shape ensure a comfortable fit. Knit with DK weight yarn in two colors, Reed Sweater is snuggly warm without feeling heavy, making it ideal for cool weather. The pattern comes in 7 sizes, ranging from 85,5-145,5 cm/34.25-58.25 inches finished bust, including 5-10cm/ 2-4 inches of positive ease. **Share your project!** *Use #ReedSweater and tag me @thedrizzleofhoney on Instagram!* **Construction:** Reed sweater starts at the neckline with a high neck and is then worked seamlessly from the top down in the round. Once the neckline is complete, short rows are worked to shape the neck, followed by the yoke pattern. After that, another set of short rows is worked to improve fit. Then the body and sleeves are separated and worked individually. **Sizes:** 1-2-3(4-5-6-7) Finished bust circumference 85,5-95,5-104,5(115,5-125,5-135,5-145,5) cm/ 34.25-38.25-42(46.25-50.25-54.25-58.25) inches Reed Sweater is designed to be worn with positive ease. To achieve the intended fit, choose a size that is 5–10 cm/2–4 inches larger than your actual bust circumference. If you're between sizes or unsure which size to select, it's recommended to go with the larger size for a more comfortable fit. Be sure to check all the measurements provided in the schematic—not just the bust circumference—to ensure you get the fit you desire. The sample shown is a size 2, worn with 10 cm (4 inches) of positive ease. **Yarn:** DK weight yarn, approx. MC: 900-1000-1150(1250-1350-1500-1600)m / 985-1094-1259(1368-1477-1641-1751)yards CC: 70-70-80(90-100-150-150)m / 77-77-88(99-110-165-165)yards The sample is worked in Drops Sky, 5 black (MC) and 11 hazel (CC). **Gauge:** 22 sts / 32 rows = 10cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch in the round on 3,5mm/US 4 needles, blocked. **Instructions:** The pattern includes written directions as well as charts for the yoke. Links to video quick guides are provided for the Italian tubular cast on and Tubular bind off method. **Stitches and techniques:** Stitches used include: knit, purl, slipped stitches, left lifted increase, k2tog, ssk. Short rows are used. Italian tubular cast on and Tubular bind off methods are used. Written instructions and links to video quick guides are provided. *Testknitters comments on the pattern: *"The pattern is fantastic! I’ve never had purl stitches in a yoke chart pattern before, and it creates an amazing effect!" (testknitter kocanska)* *"The variation in stitches makes it a lot of fun to knit, but I have to pay attention to what I’m doing. I like it a lot." (testknitter Dutchyknittings)* *"I really enjoyed the knitting, especially the purls which make the colourwork even more interesting. :)" (testknitter nicandra71)* *"I love the sweater. Your yoke design is one of my favorites." (testknitter dbagirl)* *“The pattern is fun and addictive.” (testknitter kullan)"*