Autumn Alpine is a midweight sweater knit from the top down featuring an interesting ribbing detail at the neckline, hem and sleeve cuffs and a Scandinavian-inspired floral colorwork yoke. Short rows are worked at the back neck for an improved fit. Optional short rows are also worked at the back hem to lower the back of the sweater a bit. Instructions are given for lengthening the body and sleeves as desired.

This is the fall/winter version of my Alpine Bloom tee.

**MATERIALS

Yarn**

Moondrake Co. and Spincycle Yarns

Moonspun (100% Superwash American Wool)

300 yards [274 meters]

sport weight

Colors used in sample:

MC: Rust

CC: Willow

**Needles:**

Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 3 [3.25 mm]

Main: US 4 [3.5 mm]

**Notions:**

Stitch marker, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

**Gauge**

24 sts and 32 rounds = 4" [10 cm] in colorwork and stockinette on main needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

**Yardage:** Note that yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations or modifications.

MC: 1242 (1380, 1518, 1684, 1794, 1932) {2070, 2208, 2346} yards

[1136 (1262, 1388, 1539, 1640, 1766) {1892, 2019, 2145} meters]

Skeins: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) {7, 8, 8}

CC: 261 (290, 319, 354, 377, 406) {435, 464, 493} yards

[239 (265, 292, 324, 345, 372) {398, 425, 451} meters]

Skeins: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2}

**Sizes:**

Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 2-8” [5-20.5 cm] of positive ease at the bust. See schematic included for full fit details.

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9}

Bust circumference:

36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) {60, 64, 68}”

[91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142.5) {152.5, 162.5, 173} cm]