The colorwork chart is knit exclusively from the right side, making this pattern approachable even for knitters with limited experience in stranded knitting techniques.

For those who prefer a simpler construction, the Italian cast-on may be substituted with a standard long-tail cast-on, as long as the stitches are not cast on too tightly. Likewise, a traditional bind-off may be used instead of the Italian bind-off.

Available sizes: (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
Bust measurement: (85) 90 (95) 100 (105) 110 (115) cm
Garment length: (53) 54 (55) 56 (57) 58 (59) cm
Sleeve length: (38) 39 (40) 41 (42) 43 (44) cm
Designed with 7–12 cm of positive ease.

Double-pointed needles: 4.5 mm
Circular needles: 4.5 mm, 5 mm, and 6 mm (40, 60, and 80 cm cables)
Optional: 4.5 mm straight needle for the Italian cast-on

Gauge
16 stitches × 25 rows in stockinette stitch on 5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm
16 stitches × 19 rows in colorwork pattern on 6 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm

Materials
Version 1
Color A: (200) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) g Snefnug by CaMaRose, color 7314 light beige
Color B: (150) g Snefnug by CaMaRose, color 7325 black
Yarn composition: 55% alpaca, 35% cotton, 10% merino wool; 110 m per 50 g

Version 2
Color A: (200) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) g — color 7862 citron yellow
Color B: (50) g — color 7975 coral
Color C: (100) g — color 7360 stone grey
Color D: (50) g — color 7357 light pink
Color E: (100) g — color 7811 snow white
(All yarns Snefnug by CaMaRose with the same fiber content and yardage.)

Yarn Alternatives
This sweater has also been tested in Isager Eco Soft (54% alpaca, 44% organic pima cotton; 125 m per 50 g), the same yarn used for the children’s Badger Sweater. Stitch gauge and total yardage remain unchanged. Example photos of colors and yarn combinations can be found with that pattern.