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Heritage Yoke Sweater
Heritage Yoke Sweater
The Shetland Trader

Heritage Yoke Sweater

Sale price$9.00

This is the original version of my Heritage Yoke Sweater from Grand Shetland Adventure Knits. A cardigan version is also available as a separate pattern. This version is worked in a light fingering worsted spun Shetland yarn and therefore has a slightly different gauge than the cardigan version. If substituting with a woolen spun fingering weight yarn then know that the overall depth of the yoke is likely going to be deeper.

This sweater is worked in one piece from the top down with a circular yoke construction. Short rows are used to raise the back neck and optional short rows can be worked after the colorwork raising the lower half of yoke (images show sweater without lower short rows). Sleeves and body are separated at the underarm, then worked individually down to cuff and hem. Body includes optional A-line waist shaping. Body and sleeve lengths may be adjusted (note that adjustments in length will affect total yardage required of MC).

Sizing

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Finished Measurements
34½ (36¾, 40¼, 42¾, 45) 47½, 49¾, 52¾, 55¾, 58“ / 87.5 (93.5, 102.5, 108.5, 114.5) 120.5, 126.5, 134, 141.5, 147.5 cm circumference at chest

Designed to be worn with approx. 2–4” / 5–10 cm of positive ease. Shown in size 3 with approx. 3” / 7.5 cm of positive ease.
Materials

Yarn
Note: The original version shown in these images is worked in a light fingering worsted spun Shetland yarn. If using 2ply jumper weight woolen spun yarn (as seen in the cardigan version of this pattern) then please note your row gauge will likely change.

Light fingering weight yarn in the following approx. amounts:
MC: 870 (925, 1015, 1080, 1135) 1200, 1255, 1330, 1405, 1465 yds / 795 (845, 930, 990, 1040) 1100, 1150, 1220, 1285, 1340 m
CC1: 55 (60, 65, 70, 75) 80, 80, 85, 90, 95 yds / 50 (55, 60, 65, 70) 75, 75, 80, 85, 90 m
CC2: 70 (75, 80, 85, 90) 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 yds / 65 (65, 75, 80, 85) 90, 95, 100, 105, 110 m
CC3: 95 (100, 110, 120, 125) 130, 135, 145, 155, 160 yds / 90 (95, 100, 110, 115) 120, 125, 135, 145, 150 m
CC4: 15 (15, 15, 20, 20) 20, 20, 20, 25, 25 yds / 15 (15, 15, 20, 20) 20, 20, 20, 25, 25 m

Shown in: Jamieson & Smith Heritage (100% Real Shetland Wool, 120 yds / 110 m per 25g) in shades Black (MC), Berry Wine (CC1), Fawn (CC2), Light Grey (CC3) and White (CC4)
MC: 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) 10, 11, 12, 12, 13 balls
CC1, CC2 and CC4: 1 ball each
CC3: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls

Needles
Smaller (for Stockinette Stitch and Ribbing):
US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm length
US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or 40” / 100 cm length
US 3 / 3.25 mm set of DPNs*
Larger (for Colorwork):
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm length
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or 40” / 100 cm length
* For small circumference in the round; alternatively, use a long circular for Magic Loop.
Always use needle size(s) needed to achieve gauge.

Notions
stitch markers (5 total, 1 distinct for BOR), waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle
Gauge

27 sts & 34 rounds = 4” / 10 cm over Fair Isle Pattern worked in the round using larger needle after blocking
27 sts & 36 rounds = 4” / 10 cm over Stockinette Stitch worked in the round using smaller needle after blocking
Heritage Yoke Sweater
Heritage Yoke Sweater Sale price$9.00