Lindu Peysa

*This top-down sweater is knitted with stranded colorwork in DK weight wool. Choose one main color and 5 contrast colors for the geometric accent pops. You can use as many contrast colors as you like to customize the stranded motifs. Twisted rib folded hems finish the neckline and body edge while long ribbed cuffs complete the sleeves. Try on the sweater as you knit to achieve the perfect yoke, body, and sleeve length. This cozy sweater with transport you to the stunning landscapes of Iceland.* **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Finished Measurements** 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)″ / 81 (91, 102, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152, 163)cm finished chest circumference. Measurements taken after blocking. Size 6 shown with about 8″ / 20cm of positive ease. I recommend choosing a size that is approximately 2 – 6″ / 5 – 15cm larger than your actual chest circumference for a fit with positive ease. Sleeve, Body, & Yoke lengths are customizable. **Yarn** DK weight **Yardage** Approximately 1240 (1480, 1770, 1980, 2140) (2350, 2460, 2570, 2880)yds / 1134 (1353, 1618, 1811, 1957) (2149, 2249, 2350, 2633)m total Color A - 800 (1000, 1250, 1400, 1500) (1650, 1700, 1750, 2000)yds / 732 (914, 1143, 1280, 1372) (1509, 1554, 1600, 1829)m Color B - 260 (280, 300, 320, 340) (360, 380, 400, 420) / 238 (256, 274, 293, 311) (329, 347, 366, 384)m Color C - 45 (50, 55, 65, 75) (85, 95, 105, 115)yds / 41 (46, 50, 59, 69) (78, 87, 96, 105)m Color D - 45 (50, 55, 65, 75) (85, 95, 105, 115)yds / 41 (46, 50, 59, 69) (78, 87, 96, 105)m Color E - 45 (50, 55, 65, 75) (85, 95, 105, 115)yds / 41 (46, 50, 59, 69) (78, 87, 96, 105)m Color F - 45 (50, 55, 65, 75) (85, 95, 105, 115)yds / 41 (46, 50, 59, 69) (78, 87, 96, 105)m If you are using West Wool Tandem, I recommend these skein quantities per color. Color A - 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7, 8) Color B - 2 skeins Colors C, D, E & F - 1 skein each color **Shown in** West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 252yds / 230m per 100g skein) **Green Sweater (Size 6)** Color A - Pine (dark green main color) Color B - Celeriac (light green yoke contrast color) Color C - Pickle Juice Color D - Minty Color E - Koi Color F - Grapefruit **Cream Sweater (Size 5)** Color A – Polar Bear (cream) Color B - Dijon (gold) Color C - Moss Color D - Mallard Color E - Mahogany Color F - Mulberry **Needles** US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or 2 sizes smaller than your main needle US 7 / 4.5mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge Magic loop method is used for knitting smaller circumferences in the round. **Notions** 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle **Gauge** 20 & 32 sts = 4″ / 10cm in twisted ribbing after blocking with smaller needles (US 5 / 3.75mm recommended) 24 sts & 28 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in stranded colorwork after blocking with larger needles (US 7 / 4.5mm recommended) **Westknits Workshops** Venture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here! https://www.westknits.com/collections/workshops