Patagonia Peaks Lite

**The pattern will be released on Thursday the 21st of May 2026** > This is the DK/Worsted weight version > of the pattern. The original Patagonia > Peaks pattern intended for Aran/Bulky > weight can be found here: > https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/patagonia-peaks *The Patagonia Peaks is the knitted fleece of your dreams, inspired by the legendary garments by a famous brand named after the same mountains. The iconic quarter zip opening, high collar and chest pocket make this piece an instant wardrobe staple that can be worn to hike up a summit just as well as to stroll through a city. The choice of bouclé yarn gives the coziest and spongiest finish to the fabric, while the colorful triangles, aka the mountain peaks, add a bold and graphic touch to this classic shape, making it an absolute showstopper that you will never want to take off. Jam packed with interesting and lesser-known knitting techniques, this sweater will keep you engaged through the whole process and make you even more proud to say “thanks, I made it!”.* To see different versions of the pattern knit in various yarns, sizes, fibers and colors, you can check out the testers version under the “Project” tab at the top of the page, or the #PatagoniaPeaks on Instagram. The pattern has been tested and professionally tech edited. **KEY FEATURES** DK weight (worsted weight if using non bouclé/fluffy yarn) Yoke worked bottom up flat Body and sleeves worked top down in the round Yoke in garter stitch, body and sleeves in colorwork Reversed Ziggurat method for the yoke Oversized fit, but you can play around with the positive ease Double layered high collar “Quarter zip” opening on the front Tapered sleeves with different lengths I-cord bind off for the cuffs and bottom hem, elasticated 1 pocket on the chest (with fabric lining) Pressure fasteners for the front opening and the pocket **SIZES** 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9] NOTE: Sizes 1, 8 and 9 haven’t been tested. If you wish to knit one of those sizes and have the **corresponding** bust measurement, please contact me via e-mail: if you agree to do so, I will send you the pattern for free for testing. #sizeinclusive **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Suggested ease: 10 to 20 cm / 4 to 8” of positive ease at the full bust, but you can go higher. To fit full bust measurement: 69, 81, 93 (105, 117, 129) [141, 153, 165] cm / 27.5, 32.5, 37.25 (42, 46.75, 51.5) [56.5, 61.25, 66]” Full bust circumference of the finished garment (see full size chart on 3): 84, 96, 108 (120, 132, 144) [156, 168, 180] cm / 33.5, 38.5, 43.25 (48, 52.75, 57.5) [62.5, 67.25, 72]” Curly hair model: 165 cm / 5’5” tall, chest and full bust 85 cm / 33½’’. Straight hair model: 169 cm / 5’6” tall, chest 85 cm / 33½’’, full bust 80 cm / 31½’’. Blue sample is size 2 of the old version of the pattern (see project page for the full story), pastel sample is size 3 of the current available version with lengthened sleeves. **SUGGESTED YARNS** Blue sample: Bouclé DK (100% SW merino wool, 220 meters / 240 yards per 100g): This base is common amongst hand dyers. The colors I used are from Explorer Knits and Fibers (MC, Bluebird Day) and Breathe in Color Fiber Co (CC, all 3 are custom dyed). Pastel sample: Robinson by De Rerum Natura in Loutre, Muscari, Sirène and Nougat (70% merino d’Arles, 30% recycled cotton, 3 ply, woolen spun, worsted weight, 250 meters / 273 yards per 100g) If using bouclé or any kind of fluffy yarn, use a DK weight yarn. Otherwise, use Worsted weight. **YARN REQUIREMENTS** A buffer for swatching purposes is already accounted for. Main Color: 430, 480, 500 (550, 580, 640) [700, 790, 810] m 470, 530, 550 (600, 630, 700) [770, 860, 890] y Contrast Color 1: 300, 340, 360 (400, 410, 450) [490, 530, 550] m 330, 370, 390 (440, 450, 490) [540, 580, 600] y Contrast Colors 2 & 3: 210, 250, 280 (310, 330, 450) [500, 540, 560] m 230, 270, 310 (340, 360, 490) [550, 590, 610] y The pattern includes a drawing with the motif outlined to color in with your own colors. **GAUGE** All gauges are wet blocked and measured over 10x10 cm / 4x4”. Garter stitch flat: 18 sts by 36 rows Colorwork in the round: 20 sts by 26 rounds **SUGGESTED NEEDLES AND NOTIONS** All circular needles of various lengths, depending on the garment size you’re working up. Main needles (2 sets): 4 mm / US 6 circular needles. Small needles (2 sets): 3.75 mm / US 5 circular needles or 1 size smaller than Main needles Crochet hook: 3.5 mm / US E-4 (used to reinforce the neckline) Notions: - Removable stitch markers - 1 unique marker - Scissors - Darning needle - Measuring tape - Waste yarn/stitch holders - 3 mm elastic thread - Cord lock - Cord stopper (optional) - 6 x 12 mm snap/press fasteners of a coordinating color - Iron on interfacing to reinforce the button plackets - Fabric lining for the pocket - Sewing thread and sewing needle **SKILLS** - Knitting flat and in the round - Increasing/decreasing - Colorwork - (recommended) Ladderback jacquard technique (video tutorial) - Judy’s magic cast on, or any double sided cast on technique - Long tail cast on in 1 and 2 colors - Backwards loop cast on - Cable cast on - Picking up stitches - “Shortcut” short rows method by Stephen West (video tutorial) - I-cord bind off - Grafting an i-cord in the round - Double bind off (video tutorial) - (optional) Double pick up (video tutorial) - Sewing in a pocket fabric lining - Installing snap/press fasteners - (recommended) using a lifeline (video tutorial) - (recommended) crochet reinforcement Photo credit: @alexialinn__ on Instragram Model: @ici_annajuraskova on Instagram