Gwiazda 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. Gwiazda 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.

The yoke motif of Gwiazda has been inspired by the beautiful hand embroidered patterns found on ladies’ shirts in the mountainous Jurgów area in Poland.

Gwiazda, which means star in Polish, is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that uses stars and diamonds to create a striking yoke. The neckline features double ribbing with integrated increases and is followed by short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. This is followed by stranded knitting that is worked in multiple colours. The chart continues past the arm and body divide for almost all of the sizes. The sleeves are knit in stockinette stitch and the cuffs and body are finished off in double ribbing. The body has optional waistline shaping for a flattering fit.

The pattern includes symbol charts, which can be used to add your own choice of colour.

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

Chest Circumference of Completed Garment
84 (91.5, 103, 114.5, 122)(137, 145, 152.5, 164)cm/33.5 (36.5, 41.25, 45.75, 48.75)(54.75, 58, 61, 65.5)“

Suggested Needles
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles 60 cm/32” long AND circular needles, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or two needle sizes smaller than suggested size to obtain gauge.
4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles 60 cm/32” long AND circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or appropriate size to obtain gauge.
Adjust the needle size if necessary to get the correct gauge.

Gauge
21 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 10 cm/4” in st st with one colour with larger needle size, knitted in the round, after blocking.
21 stitches and 24 rows/rounds = 10 cm/4” square in stranded colorwork, with larger needle size, knitted in the round, after blocking.

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

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

Materials
Yarn is Miss Babs Yowza and Miss Babs Yowza mini
Yowza 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 512m/227 g (560yd/8oz) skeins
Yowza Mini 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 182m/80g (200yd/2.8oz) skeins

2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Yowza in MC, shown in White Peppercorn, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza in CC1, shown in Segrada, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 2) skein Yowza mini in CC3, shown in Bougainvillea, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza mini in CC2 shown in Obsidian, CC4 shown in Kobold, CC5 shown in French Marigold and CC6 shown in Tumeric.

Or approximately:
575 (630, 700, 765, 845)(880, 945, 1040, 1130) metres/630 (690, 765, 835, 925)(960, 1035, 1135, 1235) yards of DK weight yarn in MC.

205 (225, 250, 270, 295)(325, 360, 405, 450) metres/225 (245, 275, 295, 325)(355, 395, 445, 490) yards of DK weight yarn of each CC1.

80 (90, 100, 115, 125)(135, 150, 170, 195) metres/85 (100, 110, 125, 135)(150, 165, 185, 215) yards of DK weight yarn in CC3.

35 (40, 45, 50, 60)(70, 80, 90, 100) metres /40 (45, 50, 55, 65)(75, 85, 100, 110) yards of DK weight yarn of each CC2 , CC4, CC5 and CC6.