The Original (for adults)

Launch offer: buy this pattern today and get the kids' version for free! Offer available until September 30th 2025 ***Make sure to add both patterns to your cart to get the offer*** The final pattern in my ‘Originals’ collection, which are based on the very first designs I created for my hand-made knitwear company 10 years ago. This seamless top-down sweater for adults, uses a mix of small-scale stash-busting “Peerie” motifs juxta-supposed with a traditional all-over motif on the body and sleeves. Optional sleeve and body tapering is possible thanks to the clever insertion of decorative stripes along the sides and underarms. An unusual and modern sweater, with a wink to traditional Fair Isle knitwear. Chest circumference: S = 104 cm M =113 cm L = 121.5 cm XL = 130 cm Yarn Any fingering-weight yarn that knits to 28 stitches in 10 cm on 3-3.5 mm needles. I used ”Knit by Numbers” 4 ply by John Arbon Textiles, 400m per 100g (kits available at Loop London from autumn 2025!). Alternative options: “Zéphir” 100% Wool by Fonty ; “Uncommon Everyday” 100% Superwash Merino wool by The Uncommon Thread , 400m per 100g (sample #2 by Hyeja, see page 14). Meterage MC KBN55 (Natural) = 200 (200, 250, 250) grams CC1 KBN94 (Teal) = 200 (200, 250, 250) grams CC2-CC10 = 10-25g of each. I used the following colours: CC2 - KBN01 (Black) CC3 - KBN13 (Dark Orange) CC4 - KBN16 (Medium Peach) CC5 - KBN18 (Light Peach) CC6 - KBN46 (Light Blue/Grey) CC7 - KBN60 (Light Green/Grey) CC8 - KBN68 (Grass Green) CC9 - KBN100 (Yellow) CC10 - KBN111 (Gold/Brown) Gauge (in colourwork) 28 stitches and 30 rows to 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) on 3 - 3.5 mm needle or needle to get size. Material 1 x 3 mm circular needle, 80 cm long for the yoke and body and 25 cm long for the sleeves (unless using the magic loop method). 1 x 2.75 mm circular needle for the neckband and cuff ribbing. Or needle to get gauge, then one size down for the ribbing