{"product_id":"bramble-fleece-balsam-sweater-knitting-pattern","title":"Bramble \u0026 Fleece Balsam Sweater - Knitting Pattern (PDF download)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBalsam Sweater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign BF014\u003c\/strong\u003e · Bramble \u0026amp; Fleece Autumn\/Winter Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-down sweater, worked in two tonal shades with yoke colourwork and yoke shaping, is a great piece for those trying out colourwork as well as more experienced knitters. Stocking stitch body and sleeves with ribbed hem, cuffs and neckband complete the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalsam is the ideal first yoke sweater. Working top down means you can try it on as you go and adjust the body and sleeve length to suit you, and because the two shades are tonal rather than high contrast, small tension irregularities in the stranded rounds simply do not show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bramble-fleece-sheepsoft-dk\"\u003eBramble \u0026amp; Fleece Sheepsoft DK\u003c\/a\u003e — 5 (5: 6: 6: 7) x 100g in shade A, plus 1 x 100g in shade B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShades photographed:\u003c\/strong\u003e A — Bishopdale 272, B — Aysgarth 292\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm (UK 8 \/ US 6) circular needles, 40cm \/ 16in and 60-80cm \/ 24-32in long, plus a set of four 4mm double-pointed needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTension:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 stitches and 28 rounds to 10cm \/ 4in over colourwork stocking stitch on 4mm needles, once blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS to XL, actual chest 103 to 143cm (40½ to 56¼in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waste yarn for the provisional cast-on, stitch holders or scrap yarn, and stitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital PDF download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich yarn does the Balsam Sweater use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalsam is written for Bramble \u0026amp; Fleece Sheepsoft DK, a blend of soft British Bluefaced Leicester with hardier Masham in 100g hanks. You will need 6 to 8 hanks in total across two tonal shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good first colourwork sweater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The colourwork is confined to the yoke, the two shades are tonal so contrast mistakes are forgiving, and the whole garment is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. You will need a provisional cast-on and to be comfortable knitting on circulars and double-pointed needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a digital knitting pattern supplied as a PDF download in English, with a yoke chart, UK and US needle sizes and both metric and imperial measurements. Yarn and needles are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bramble \u0026 Fleece","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58604795101558,"sku":"BF014PDF","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/9340\/1659\/files\/B_F_Balsam_Sweater_1.webp?v=1788464792","url":"https:\/\/theorrymill.com\/products\/bramble-fleece-balsam-sweater-knitting-pattern","provider":"The Orry Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}