Maragonia by Kirsten-Michele

Maragonia

Knitting
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
219 - 1859 yards (200 - 1700 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
English
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Maragonia is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that has been influenced by historical Polish paper cut-outs (Wycinanki). The neckline is ribbed and is followed by short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. This is followed by stranded colourwork featuring bold geometric patterns. The chart continues past the arm and body divide for the smaller sizes. The sleeves are knit in stockinette stitch and the cuffs and body are finished off in ribbing. The cuffs also feature simplified shapes from the yoke colourwork. The body has optional waistline shaping for a flattering fit.

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

Chest Circumference of Completed Garment
78 (90, 102, 114, 125)(137, 144, 158, 167)cm/31.25 (36, 40.75, 45.5, 50)(54.75, 57.5, 63.25, 66.75)“

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
20 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 10 cm/4” in st st with one colour with larger needle size, knitted in the round, after blocking.
20 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
For best results when working with hand-dyed yarns, it is strongly recommended alternating skeins of the same colour throughout the project. This link shows a very useful technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7119mUB6yH4

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 Coastal Fog, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza in CC1, shown in Bruin, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza mini in CC2 shown in River Dance.

Or approximately:
565 (630, 700, 765, 835)(925, 1015, 1130, 1240) metres/620 (690, 765, 835, 915)(1010, 1110, 1235, 1355) yards of DK weight yarn in MC.

245 (275, 300, 330, 365)(400, 440, 485, 510) metres/270 (300, 330, 360, 400)(435, 480, 530, 560) yards of DK weight yarn in CC1.

50 (55, 60, 70, 75)(85, 90, 100, 110) metres/55 (60, 65, 75, 80)(95, 100, 110, 120) yards of DK weight yarn in CC2.