Stars in a Winter's Sky

**Materials** **Yarn** *Sky & Stars* 1 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) bundles of Gradient Estabrook yarn, I set equals: 1 color 40 yds (36.5 m), 5 colors 30 yds (27.5 m), 160 yds (146 m) Natural for a total of 250 yds (228.5 m). *Main Color - Estabrook Soot* 1000 (1000, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1900, 2100) yds (914, 914, 914, 1097, 1280, 1463, 1646, 1737, 1920 m) 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins of Estabrook **Needles** US size 5 (3.75 mm) DPN’s, US size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, US size 5 (3.75 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular needles **Notions** Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, stitch holders **Gauge** 5 stitches x 6 rows = 1 inch (2.54 cm) stockinette **Sizing** Size 0: 30 in (76 cm) bust Size 1: 34 in (86 cm) bust Size 2: 38 in (97 cm) bust Size 3: 42 in (107 cm) bust Size 4: 46 in (117 cm) bust Size 5: 50 in (127 cm) bust Size 6: 54 in (137 cm) bust Size 7: 58 in (147 cm) bust Size 8: 64 in (162.5 cm) bust **Construction Notes** This sweater is a stranded circular yoke pattern, knit top down in the round. Includes short row shaping for back. Sample shown in size 1. **Pattern Notes** This sweater is very much a choose your own adventure. I have included Ptolemy’s 48 constellations as well as the big dipper by itself. For the sample I chose constellations that are visible in the northern hemisphere in autumn and winter. Charts can be worked either direction. The brightest star can be worked as a larger bobble, if so desired.