The Starburst Sweater by Julee MacKessy embraces the idea of order out of chaos, with a beautiful pattern of entwining and twirling twisted stitches radiating out from the neckline in this textured, round yoke pullover. A topdown, seamless construction means that you start with the twisted-stitch pattern before relaxing into the mindless knitting of the stockinette-stitch body and sleeves.
This yoke sweater is knitted top down seamlessly in the round to the underarm where the work is then divided for the sleeves and body. Short row shaping is incorporated at the yoke before dividing for an improved fit. The body is then worked in the round. The sleeves are picked up in the round and knitted top down.
"Cumbria Fingering allows the cables and smaller details to really shine in this sweater. It also creates a warm, but lightweight sweater that is perfect for layering over or under clothes." - Julee MacKessy
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair; 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank) in Windermere - 4 [4: 4: 5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 7] hanks.
Colors:
The photos show the sweater in the shade Windermere.
Sizes and measurements:
1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]
To fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)
Chest circumference (at underarm): 78 [88.5: 96.5: 106.5: 117: 129: 139: 150.5: 158] cm (30.75 [34.75: 38: 42: 46: 50.75: 54.75: 59.25: 62.25] in)
Techniques used:
- Short Rows - Wrap and Turn Method
