Asara is on a special INTRODUCTORY OFFER at 30% DISCOUNT until the end of November. The discount is calculated at check-out and no code is needed. Asara is also part of the e-book Polish Collection Part 2, which features 6 sweater patterns and 1 vest pattern and is also currently discounted.

Asara is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke features stranded colourwork that inverts in colour. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the hem is finished off with ribbing. The sleeves are finished off with stranded colourwork that highlight the yoke motif and ribbing. Asara was inspired by Polish embroidery from the Małopolska region.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Chest Circumference of Completed Garment
82 (97, 104, 114.5, 124)(137, 145.5, 155, 166)cm/32.75 (38.75, 41.5, 45.75, 49.5)(54.75, 58.25, 62, 66.25)“

Suggested Needles
4mm (US 6) circular needles 60cm/24” long AND circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge.
3.5mm (US 4) circular needles 60cm/24” long AND circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge.
Adjust the needle size if necessary to get the correct gauge.
Gauge 21 stitches & 24 rows = 10cm/4” in colourwork with larger needle size, and
21 stitches & 28 rows = 10cm/4” in st st with one colour, knitted in the round, after blocking.

Ease
Recommended ease: 10cm/4” positive ease.
Choose a size that is 10cm/4” larger than your actual bust circumference.

Notions
Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders and tapestry needle.

Materials
Miss Babs Yowza
Yowza 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 512m/227 g (560yd/8oz) skeins
2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins Yowza in MC
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skeins Yowza in CC
Sample is worked in CC fade with colours Sagrada, Wolfsbane, Bougainvillea and Opulent. MC is worked in Posey.

Or approximately:

750 (810, 900, 990, 1100) (1200, 1330, 1450, 1600) metres/820 (890, 980, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1450, 1600, 1750) of DK yarn in MC.

165 (180, 195, 220, 220)(250, 275, 305, 330) metres/ 180 (195, 215, 240, 240)(275, 300, 335, 360) yards of DK yarn in CC.