Julia Exner

Circle of Life - Sweater

Name: Circle of Life - Sweater
Brand: Julia Exner
Availability: InStock

Circle of Life is inspired by life awakening again in the spring - the first tips of the hyacinths breaking out of the ground, the buds on the trees getting bigger and bigger. The comfortable circular yoke sweater features stranded colorwork, Roosimine, and lace, with each section of the yoke representing one stage in the life of a plant.

The sweater is knit seamlessly in the round from the top down. After the sleeve stitches are placed on hold, the lower body is pure stockinette sailing down to the hem, as are the sleeves. Hem and cuffs feature corrugated ribbing. The pattern provides optional bust darts to ensure a great fit across all sizes and body shapes.

Designer

Julia Exner

Yarn

Holst Garn Supersoft

Where to get it

This pattern is available in Making Stories Magazine Issue 9, In Bloom.

Errata

Please note: The Roosimine stitches in the charts are incorrect. You can find the updated version of the charts on our errata page.

All the details:

Pattern Details

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 86.75 (95, 103.25, 111.75, 121.75) [130, 140, 146.75, 156.75, 165] cm / 34.25 (37.5, 40.75, 44, 48) [51.25, 55, 57.75, 61.75, 65]” - recommended to be worn with 8 - 15 cm / 3.25” - 6” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
Holst Garn Supersoft 100% Wool (50% Merino, 50% Shetland; 287 metres / 314 yards per 50 g)

MC: 895 (975, 1100, 1250, 1365) [1510, 1665, 1945,
2215, 2470] metres / 980 (1065, 1205, 1365, 1495) [1650, 1820, 2125, 2420, 2700] yards

CC1: 40 (40, 45, 45, 55) [55, 60, 60, 65, 65] metres / 45 (45, 50, 50, 60) [60, 65, 65, 70, 70] yards

CC2: 135 (145, 160, 170, 180) [190, 200, 215, 220, 230) metres / 150 (160, 175, 185, 195) [210, 220, 235, 240, 250] yards

CC3: 70 (75, 80, 85, 95) [100, 105, 110, 115, 120] metres / 75 (80, 85, 95, 105) [110, 115, 120, 125, 130] yards

CC4: 20 (20, 25, 25, 30) [35, 35, 35, 40, 40] metres / 25 (25, 30, 30, 35) [40, 40, 40, 45, 45] yards

Sample shown is knit in colourways 070 Oatmeal (MC), 016 Cumfrey (CC1), 063 Dark Apple (CC2), 102 Old Gold (CC3) and 061 Verbena (CC4).

Carmen wears a size 3 with 8.25 cm / 3.25" of positive ease.

NEEDLES
4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16” (or at least 1 mm / 3 sizes larger than main needle)
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or main needle size to obtain gauge)
2.75 mm / US 2 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle one size smaller than main needle)

This pattern uses the magic loop technique for the sleeves and the neck band.

GAUGE
24 sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round in
stockinette st and charted pattern, with main needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

Finished Measurements

• Neck circumference: 40 (43.25, 46.75, 50, 51.75 [53.25, 56.75, 60, 61.75, 63.25] cm / 15.75 (17, 18.5, 19.75, 20.25) [21, 22.25, 23.5, 24.25, 25]”
• Front neck drop: 4.5 (4.5, 5.75, 5.75, 6.25) [6.25, 6.75, 6.75, 7.5, 7.5] cm / 1.75 (1.75, 2.25, 2.25, 2.5) [2.5, 2.75, 2.75, 3, 3]”
• Yoke depth: 24.25 (25.25, 26, 27.25, 29.25) [31, 31.5, 34.25, 36, 38] cm / 9.5 (10, 10.25, 10.75, 11.5) [12.25, 12.5, 13.5, 14.25, 15]”
• Bust circumference: 86.75 (95, 103.25, 111.75, 121.75) [130, 140, 146.75, 156.75, 165] cm / 34.25 (37.5, 40.75, 44, 48) [51.25, 55, 57.75, 61.75, 65]”
• Side length from underarm: 31 (31, 33, 34, 35) [35, 37, 39, 41, 42] cm / 12.25 (12.25, 13, 13.25, 13.75) [13.75, 14.5, 15.25, 16.25, 16.5]”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 27.5 (30.75, 33.25, 36.75, 40) [42.5, 45.75, 48.25, 51.75, 54.25] cm / 10.75 (12, 13, 14.5, 15.75) [16.75, 18, 19, 20.25, 21.25]”
• Sleeve cuff circumference: 20 (21.75, 22.5, 24.25, 25) [26.75, 26.75, 30, 31.75, 31.75] cm / 7.75 (8.5, 8.75, 9.5, 9.75) [10.5, 10.5, 12, 12.5, 12.5]”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 47 cm / 18.5”
• Total length from the back: 55.25 (56.25, 59, 61.25, 64.25) [66, 68.5, 73.25, 77, 80] cm / 21.75 (22.25, 23.25, 24, 25.25) [26, 27, 28.75, 30.25, 31.5]”

Designer & Contributors

Designer: Julia Exner
Model: Carmen Bahlmann
Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Our Yarn Recommendations for the Circle of Life - Sweater:

Circle of Life Sweater - Kit

€35,20 - €61,60

What the Kit Includes

4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) [7, 8, 9, 10] cakes of Holst Garn Supersoft in the Main Color and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 1] cake in each of the Contrasting Colors - enough yarn to make the Circle of Life Sweater in your chosen size, including a little bit extra so that you can swatch comfortably without worrying about running out of yarn.

Option 1: Original Sample Colors

MC: Oatmeal
CC1: Cumfrey (Pink)
CC2: Dark Apple (Green)
CC3: Old Gold (Bright Yellow)
CC4: Verbena (Muted Yellow)

Option 2: Blues

MC: Silver Grey
CC1: Navy Heather (Dark Blue)
CC2: Treasure (Muted Blue-Green)
CC3: Verbena (Muted Yellow)
CC4: Cornflower (Bright Blue)

About Circle of Life - The Pattern

Circle of Life is inspired by life awakening again in the spring - the first tips of the hyacinths breaking out of the ground, the buds on the trees getting bigger and bigger. The comfortable circular yoke sweater features stranded colorwork, Roosimine, and lace, with each section of the yoke representing one stage in the life of a plant.

Designed by Julia Exner for our Issue 9 - In Bloom.

About Holst Garn Supersoft - The Yarn

We're so delighted that we're able to add Holst Garn to our products, starting with their super star Supersoft! Supersoft is a classic non-superwash yarn that's perfect for colorwork. It's a blend of 50% Merino and 50% Shetland, making it both soft and durable. Hold it single for a delicate fabric or double to create a DK-weight yarn.

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