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

Tessikana is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that uses stripes and rectangles 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 the smaller 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. Tessikana was inspired by woven folk fabrics in the central region of Poland.

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 (95, 103, 114.5, 122)(135, 146.5, 156, 165.5)cm/33.5 (38, 41.25, 45.75, 48.75)(54, 58.75, 62.5, 66.25)“

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 25 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.

Neck ease
2.5 cm/1”

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 Dragons Claw, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza in CC1 and CC5, shown in French Marigold and Bougainvillea, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza mini in CC4 shown in Echo, and
1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza mini in CC2 and CC3 shown in White Peppercorn and Obsidian.

Or approximately:
565 (610, 675, 745, 810)(900, 990, 1085, 1195) metres/620 (665, 740, 815, 885)(985, 1085, 1185, 1305) yards of DK weight yarn in MC.

160 (170, 180, 205, 225)(250, 270, 305, 340) metres/175 (185, 195, 225, 245)(275, 295, 335, 370) yards of DK weight yarn of each CC1 and CC5.

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 CC4.

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 and CC3.