Barndance is knit from the top down and features all-over colorwork. The body and sleeve lengths are easily adjustable. The back neck features short rows for an improved fit. This pattern is size inclusive for chests measuring 29-70".

I used my new favorite [Spincycle Dream State][1] color for my colorwork- Wild Horses is just the perfect fall color in my opinion. And the main color is [Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic][2] in Norwegian Wood, another of my favorite yarns to work with and wear.

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 chest. Sample shown is size 2 on a 34” / 86.5 cm bust, with 5”/ 13 cm of positive ease. See Schematic for full fit details.

Yarn:

MC:

Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic

(DK weight; 100% fine wool; 180 yards/164.5 meters per 2 oz skein)

Color used in sample: MC: Norwegian Wood

CC:

Spincycle Yarn Co Dream State

(worsted weight; 100% superwashed American wool; 150 yards/137 meters per skein)

Color used in sample: CC: Wild Horses

Note that while the yarns listed here are different weights, when knit together they create an even fabric. The Mewesic is quite a heavy DK and the Dream State is on the lighter side for worsted. Keep this in mind when choosing your yarns if you plan to make substitutions.

Yardage:

Note - yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modification.

MC:

765 (849, 934, 1019, 1104, 1189) {1274, 1359, 1444, 1529} yards

[699 (776, 854, 932, 1009, 1087) {1164, 1242, 1320, 1397} meters]

Skeins of Mewesic: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) {8, 8, 9, 9}

CC:

320 (355, 391, 426, 462, 497) {533, 568, 604, 639} yards

[293 (324, 357, 390, 422, 455) {487, 520, 552, 585} meters]

Skeins of Dream State: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) {4, 4, 5, 5)

GAUGE

20 sts and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette and colorwork fabric on main needle 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.

Chest Circumference:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6){7, 8, 9, 10}

36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56){60, 64, 68, 72}”

91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142){152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183} cm

**MATERIALS

Needles:**

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

Ribbing: US 4/3.5 mm Main: US 6/4.0 mm

Notions:

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

[1]: https://spincycleyarns.com/collections/dream-state

[2]: https://www.spinnery.com/product-category/yarn/mewesic/